Principal Systems Engineer, Product Development

You will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle from conception to deployment.
• Define and prioritize product features and technical requirements.
• Ensure products are developed to meet quality, performance, and scalability standards.
• Review product requirements (product, system technical, component). Work with cross functional teams to finalize product hardware and software controls architecture deployed in Fluence lithium-ion battery storage products
• Lead and support program execution through the full project lifecycle, from requirement development, architecture development and tradeoffs, specification development, requirements verification, compliance assessment, and operations.
• Work with cross-functional teams and support development of control system architecture, electrical & mechanical drawing packages, descriptions of operations, control methodology, configuration specifications, interface specifications, and commissioning instructions for Fluence lithium-ion battery storage products. Review technical deliverables lists and review the major technical deliverables.
• Champion the Fluence Responsible value: ensure the Fluence designs are quality products that include appropriate engineered safety features.
• Lead program design reviews and support configuration management and engineering review boards, model-based system Engineering efforts, technical planning, system integration and risk/opportunity management.
• Control costs and develop strategies to reduce costs and improve product reliability.
• Evaluate changes/upgrades to process control systems and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support, lead, and facilitate internal and external Root Cause Analysis, Lessons Learned, and Management of Change Activities.
• Perform system design and trade studies - high level concept trades to support detail design efforts.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including architecture design, design reviews, and problem-solving.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their potential application to company products.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and refine product vision and strategy.
• Communicate technical concepts and project status effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Act as a liaison between engineering teams and other departments to ensure cohesive and aligned product development efforts.
• •Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex product development projects
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to mentor and motivate teams to achieve high performance
• Experience in Energy Storage domain preferred
• Ability to travel 20-25%