Shape the Future of Advanced Battery Systems

Saft is developing next-generation battery systems for defense and mission-critical applications, combining advanced energy storage capabilities with integrated power conversion technologies. The program aims to mature innovative system concepts from technology demonstration stage to operational prototype readiness, with a strong focus on robust architecture, electrical design implementation, system integration, safety and validation.

As part of this effort, the role will contribute to the maturation of advanced energy storage solutions from early technology demonstration through operational prototype readiness, with a strong focus on robust architecture, electrical design implementation, integration, safety and validation.

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to help define, implement and validate innovative battery system architectures. The successful candidate will combine systems engineering discipline with hands-on electrical design capability, contributing directly to system architecture, requirements management, electrical interfaces, power conversion integration, verification and validation activities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline such as:
  • Systems Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Energy Storage Systems
  • Related Engineering Discipline 

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in complex product development, including hands-on electrical or systems design responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering programs.
• Experience progressing products through development and validation phases.
• Practical experience implementing or reviewing electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, protection concepts or power conversion interfaces.

Technical Expertise

Experience in several of the following areas:

• Systems Engineering (V-Cycle, Model-Based Systems Engineering preferred)
• Battery Systems and Battery Management Systems
• Power Electronics and Power Conversion
• Electrical architecture, circuit design, interface definition and prototype testing
• Energy Storage Systems
• System Integration and Verification
• Functional Safety and Risk Analysis
• Requirements Management Tools
• Defense, Aerospace or Mission-Critical Systems

Desired Qualities

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making capability.
• High degree of autonomy, with the ability to take ownership of activities from definition to execution in an early-stage development context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence teams without direct authority.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Comfortable operating in an international, fast-paced development environment.
• Passion for innovation and technology maturation.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering Leadership

• Identify, value and prioritize, together with marketing and product managers, the targeted applications for advanced battery systems.
• Define and run systems engineering activities for advanced battery system development programs.
• Define and maintain system requirements, functional architectures and interface specifications.
• Establish technical roadmaps to progress early prototypes toward industrialized product solutions.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, design solutions and validation results.

Architecture & Product Development

• Develop the overall system architecture for advanced battery system platforms.
• Define and document key electrical and system interfaces between major functional blocks.
  • Battery modules and battery assemblies
  • Battery management and supervisory control systems
  • Power conversion electronics
  • Protection systems
  • External electrical and communication interfaces

• Conduct technical trade studies and design reviews.
• Contribute directly to electrical architecture, interface design, component selection, schematic review and prototype implementation activities.

Verification, Validation & Integration

• Define verification and validation strategies.
• Lead integration activities across hardware, software and control systems.
• Support hands-on debugging, electrical testing, troubleshooting and design iteration during prototype build and integration phases.
• Coordinate laboratory, HIL, prototype and demonstration testing.
• Ensure technical readiness at major program milestones.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead system-level hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Define system protection strategies and fault management approaches.
• Support compliance with applicable military, aerospace and industrial standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Interface with engineering teams in Cockeysville and Bordeaux.
• Support project planning, technical reviews and steering committees.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary development teams.
• Work closely with design engineers while personally contributing to selected technical work packages where electrical or systems expertise is required.

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers.  Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries. 

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible.  The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.