System Engineer

Job Title: System EngineerPay Rate: Up to $ 65-75/hr. (DOE)Location: Berkeley, CA Zip Code: 94702A System Engineer job opportunity is available with our client in Berkeley, CA. You will be responsible for defining the technical requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies that ensure our large-scale energy storage systems operate reliably and safely. This role requires a holistic mindset, strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing), and a drive to solve tough technical challenges in service of our clean energy mission.Job Duties * Define and manage system-level requirements, functional specifications, and interface control documents for core battery system architecture. * Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineering teams to ensure subsystem designs are seamlessly integrated and meet performance targets. * Lead system-level validation and integration testing, developing test plans that verify safety, reliability, and functionality under diverse operating conditions.* Perform trade-off analyses to optimize system performance, cost, and manufacturability, identifying potential risks early in the development lifecycle.* Conduct root cause analysis for complex system-level failures, working cross-functionally to implement effective engineering solutions. * Decompose requirements and functions from system-level down to component-level, ensuring traceability.* Help bridge the gap between complex subsystem designs and high-level product architecture.Knowledge/Skills/Education/Experience * Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent) with 3+ years of professional experience. * Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, interface definition, and lifecycle development. * Experience in multidisciplinary integration, preferably in power electronics, battery systems, or large-scale electro-mechanical hardware. * Proficiency with electrical battery systems. * Proficiency with technical modeling and documentation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, or similar) to manage system architecture and performance data. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge communication gaps between specialized engineering domains and non-technical stakeholders.Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.' Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $65-75/hr. however, we consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law