Remote Electric Vehicle Systems Engineer
Description
Remote Electric Vehicle Systems Engineer
Where Innovation Drives Us—And You Lead the Charge
Does your systems thinking turn complex networks into elegantly orchestrated solutions? Here, electrification isn’t just a trend—it’s our mission. Every decision you make will help shape the technology that powers the world’s transition to clean mobility. If you're fueled by a drive to solve challenging problems and ready to lead from anywhere, this is your invitation.
Why Your Work Will Matter—From Day One
Picture this: you’ll architect the next evolution of electric vehicle (EV) systems—advancing cleaner, safer transportation for millions. Your contributions won’t disappear into a backlog; instead, they’ll power vehicles across continents. You’ll move seamlessly between hardware, firmware, and digital tools, bridging the gap from concept to reality.
The Difference You’ll Make
Step beyond simply designing components. Here, you’ll integrate and optimize high-voltage battery systems, electric drive units, power electronics, and the networks that make modern EVs possible. The performance, reliability, and efficiency you deliver will set industry benchmarks. You’ll lead root-cause investigations, shape system validation plans, and guide suppliers as a technical ambassador for future mobility.
How You’ll Shape the Future
System Architecture & Integration
- Architect scalable, modular system designs that let us iterate fast and launch globally.
- Your choices in control strategies, safety protocols, and data pathways will influence products adopted by cities and fleets worldwide.
Collaboration at the Speed of Innovation
- Partner closely with product designers, embedded software engineers, and test specialists—whether they’re in the next time zone or half a world away.
- You’ll bring clarity to ambiguity, translating technical complexity into actionable plans for diverse stakeholders.
Testing That Matters
- Develop, document, and refine validation protocols for every subsystem
- Your expertise in fault diagnostics and predictive maintenance will help us catch problems before they reach the road
- Interpret mountains of data from remote fleet monitoring, using it to drive continuous improvement across software and hardware
Continuous Learning, Every Day
- Stay ahead by experimenting with new energy storage technologies and next-gen charging standards
- You’ll introduce emerging best practices to the team, elevating our engineering approach at every level.
Impact Through Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers—not by assigning tasks, but by guiding real-world problem solving
- Represent the team at industry conferences and contribute to technical publications.
Tools, Tech, and Workflows
Your Engineering Canvas
- Our systems stack spans hardware modeling in MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C for real-time controllers, and cloud-based fleet analytics.
- You’ll seamlessly transition between digital twin environments and remote lab setups, validating solutions before they are deployed in production.
- Jira and Confluence help you maintain project momentum transparently and collaboratively.
Our Remote Work Culture
- We utilize Slack, Zoom, and collaborative whiteboards to ensure that every engineer’s voice is heard, regardless of their time zone.
- Weekly demo days allow you to showcase breakthroughs, share lessons learned, and set direction as a community.
- You’ll have the autonomy to focus intensely, but never feel disconnected
What You’ll Bring—and How It Moves Us Forward
- A deep understanding of multi-domain EV systems—electrical, mechanical, thermal, and embedded
- Track record in architecting and integrating powertrains, battery management, charging infrastructure, or high-voltage controls
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), model-based development, or cloud telemetry isn’t just a bonus; it’s the lens through which you see solutions.
- When you communicate, you simplify complex ideas—whether it’s a slide for executives or a deep dive with fellow engineers.
- You’ve led or influenced design reviews that shipped products, not just prototypes.
- Certifications or advanced degrees in electrical, mechatronic, or automotive engineering show your commitment, but your impact tells the real story.
How Success Is Measured
- Uptime and reliability of the systems you touch
- Efficiency improvements that ripple out to our users—more range, quicker charging, safer operation
- The number of colleagues who say, “I learned something new working with you.”
- Positive feedback from fleet data and real-world users
Salary & Growth
- Annual compensation: $132,500, with performance reviews tied directly to measurable engineering impact
- Learning stipends, conference access, and the freedom to pursue patent-worthy innovations
What You’ll Experience Here
You’ll never be just an engineer—you're a system thinker whose work will leave a visible mark on the future of transportation. Here, quick pivots don’t come at the expense of thoughtful design. Every voice matters—every breakthrough counts. You’ll help us deliver robust, innovative, and sustainable mobility solutions—wherever you are.
Ready to Build What’s Next?
If you’re driven to create world-class EV systems from anywhere, we’re eager to connect. Let’s shape a cleaner, brighter future—together.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. What’s a real workday like for a remote Electric Vehicle Systems Engineer?
Every day starts with a fresh challenge. You might begin by checking live data from vehicles in different time zones or joining a quick call to untangle a design puzzle. Some mornings are about deep focus—tweaking battery models in MATLAB or troubleshooting a quirky issue in the control system. Other times, you’ll guide a teammate through a validation test or sketch out new ideas for safer, smarter vehicle networks. Your hands move between code, models, and virtual whiteboards, but your goal remains the same: to advance electric mobility, one decision at a time.
2. What makes the technical work both exciting and tough?
It’s all about connecting big-picture thinking with tiny details. You’ll blend electrical, software, and mechanical expertise to integrate disparate systems into a seamless, robust vehicle. Real obstacles pop up all the time: balancing increased range with enhanced safety, fine-tuning high-voltage controls for unpredictable roads, or deciphering streams of fleet data. The fast pace means there’s always something new to solve, so resourcefulness and fresh ideas matter just as much as experience.
3. How do remote engineers actually work together?
Remote teamwork here means you’re never flying solo. Your days are peppered with quick Zoom brainstorms, collaborative sessions on digital whiteboards, and steady back-and-forth on Slack. You’ll gain a broader perspective at weekly demo days, where wins and setbacks are shared. Autonomy is a given, but support is always one message away—so you can dive deep on your own work without losing the feeling of being part of a driven team.
4. How will my career grow in this role?
Learning and growth are woven into every project. Want to master a new technology? You’ll have a learning budget to explore what’s next—whether it’s a global conference, a technical workshop, or hands-on trials with new energy storage. Curiosity is encouraged, and there’s room to contribute ideas, publish your findings, or even work toward patents. If you enjoy lifting others up, mentoring, and industry events, open doors for you to lead by example and keep expanding your influence.
5. What real-world impact will my work have?
What you build isn’t theoretical—it ends up in vehicles people use every day. Your designs will set standards for cleaner, smarter transportation, and your improvements ripple out through global fleets. Each challenge you tackle and every system you refine helps accelerate the world’s shift to sustainable mobility. Your influence extends beyond technical specifications—it shapes safer journeys, cleaner cities, and a legacy of progress that you’ll see on real roads.