Senior Systems Engineer

What you will do:

The successful candidate will be responsible for system-level architecture, requirements management, and integration of battery management systems within vehicle platforms. Ensures technical coherence from OEM specification through component-level implementation.

How you will do it:

• Serve as the technical system lead during customer pursuits and early program phases, acting as the primary interface between customer technical teams and internal engineering functions

• Lead technical engagement for RFIs/RFQs, including Interpretation and negotiation of customer specifications (OEM-specific, regulatory, and internal Clarios standards), identification of gaps, risks, and non-standard requirements and development of compliant and competitive technical responses, translate customer needs into high-level system requirements and value propositions, ensuring alignment with Clarios product portfolio (AGM, EFB, Li-ion, Na-ion, 12V/24V/48V architectures).

• Drive early requirements analysis and feasibility assessments, incorporating functional safety (ISO 26262) considerations and ASPICE-aligned development expectations.

• Lead cross-functional workgroups (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, BMS, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to develop system concepts, evaluate feasibility, cost, and performance trade-offs and ensure alignment with pursuit timelines and customer milestones.

• Define preliminary system architectures and concepts based on platform reuse and scalability, cell selection (PbA, Li-ion, Na-ion) and sizing strategies, integration with vehicle domains (power net, ADAS, zonal architectures) and establish system-level performance targets and constraints (e.g., power, energy, lifecycle, cold crank, thermal limits) tailored to customer use cases.

• Guide requirements cascading strategy for quoting purposes, ensuring subsystem-level assumptions are technically sound and traceable to customer requirements

• Evaluate and influence design trade-offs early (performance vs. cost vs. manufacturability vs. risk) to support competitive positioning.

• Lead system-level risk identification and mitigation planning, including preliminary DFMEA inputs, technical risk registers, assumption tracking for quote accuracy.

• Support definition of validation and verification strategies at concept level, high-level DVP&R alignment, identification of critical test requirements and timing risks.

• Own technical documentation required for pursuits, including system concepts and architecture descriptions, assumptions lists, technical risk assessments, customer presentation materials

• Provide technical leadership in pursuit reviews (gate reviews, bid/no-bid decisions), clearly articulating: Risks and mitigation strategies, differentiation vs. competitors.

What we look for:

Required:

● Systems engineering (INCOSE or equivalent)

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

● ISO 26262 functional safety

● Requirements management tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion)

● V-model development lifecycle

● Vehicle electrical architecture

Preferred:

● BS/MS EE or Systems Engineering

● 5+ years automotive systems

● ISO 26262 certification

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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