Talent.com
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Hybrid Power & Energy Systems - IPT HeadKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences • Montreal, QC
Hybrid Power & Energy Systems - IPT Head

Hybrid Power & Energy Systems - IPT Head

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences • Montreal, QC
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Hybrid Power & Energy Systems IPT and ensure alignment with aircraft program objectives.
  • Own scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical delivery.
  • Coordinate across Propulsion, Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Flight Controls, and Avionics teams.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.

System Architecture & Design:

  • Define hybrid-electric propulsion architectures, including battery systems, electric motors, generators, power electronics, and energy management systems.
  • Perform system sizing, trade studies, energy flow analysis, and efficiency optimization.
  • Develop and manage System Requirement Documents (SRD), Interface Control Documents (ICD), and power distribution architectures.

Integration & Systems Engineering:

  • Lead integration of electrical propulsion, power distribution, and thermal management systems.
  • Ensure compatibility with aircraft electrical networks, flight controls, structural constraints, and avionics systems.
  • Drive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices throughout development.

Verification, Validation & Testing:

  • Define and execute MIL, HIL, ground, and flight test validation strategies.
  • Validate system performance, energy efficiency, thermal behavior, reliability, and safety.
  • Ensure complete requirements traceability from design to validation.

Certification & Compliance:

  • Lead certification activities in accordance with FAA, EASA, and DGCA requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with ARP4754A, ARP4761, and DO-160 standards.
  • Support evolving certification requirements for electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
  • Manage compliance documentation, safety assessments, and test reports.

Safety & Reliability Engineering:

  • Conduct FHA, FMEA, and FTA activities.
  • Ensure battery safety, thermal runaway mitigation, fault tolerance, redundancy, and robust energy management strategies.
  • Drive reliability-focused system design and risk mitigation.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Present architecture concepts, performance metrics, and risk mitigation plans to customers and leadership teams.
  • Support RFQs, proposals, effort estimation, and technology roadmap development.

Risk & Configuration Management:

  • Identify and mitigate electrical, thermal, and integration risks.
  • Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
  • Manage dependencies across IPTs and development teams.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy Systems, or Power Electronics.
  • 12-18+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive EV, or energy systems domains.
  • Strong experience in hybrid/electric propulsion systems and advanced mobility programs.
  • Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional IPT teams.

Technical Skills:

  • Hybrid propulsion architectures and energy storage technologies.
  • Battery systems, power electronics, and electrical machines.
  • Energy management, optimization, and thermal management systems.
  • MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, AMESim, and MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody).
  • Knowledge of ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, high-voltage aerospace systems, and EMI/EMC considerations.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in eVTOL, UAV, or Advanced Air Mobility programs.
  • Exposure to sustainable aviation technologies and hydrogen fuel cells.
    Familiarity with PLM tools such as 3DX and Teamcenter.

Reporting Structure:

  • Reports To: Chief Engineer / Program Manager.
  • Leads: Hybrid Power & Energy Systems IPT (Electrical, Battery, Integration, and V&V Engineers).
Create a job alert for this search

Hybrid Power & Energy Systems - IPT Head • Montreal, QC

Similar jobs

Senior Power Flow Engineer at CWP Energy

CWP EnergyMontreal
Full-time

Join CWP Energy as a Senior Power Flow Engineer, focusing on transmission analysis and grid optimization within North America's dynamic energy markets.Collaborate on innovative projects in a suppor... Show more

 • Promoted

Field Engineer, Clean Energy Systems & Training

GuruLinkMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

A clean energy startup is seeking a Field Engineer to support the growth of their installer network across North America.The role involves providing training and technical support during installati... Show more

 • Promoted

Electric Engineering Lead for Renewable Energy

RESMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

Become a key player at RES as an Electrical Engineer III specializing in renewable energy projects.Oversee the engineering of large-scale solar and wind systems while ensuring design excellence.In ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Hybrid Powertrain Integration Engineer

Jaunt Air Mobility CanadaMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

Jaunt Air Mobility Canada is an aerospace and air mobility pioneer dedicated to the design, certification, and high-rate manufacturing of clean-technology VTOL aviation platforms.Operating as a cor... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Director Energy Transition

AtkinsRéalisMontreal
Full-time

Embrace a pivotal role at AtkinsRéalis as a Senior Project Director specializing in green hydrogen and renewables.Lead significant energy projects from concept to operational readiness.This positio... Show more

 • Promoted

Energy System Modeller – NATEM, Hybrid, Profit Sharing

ESMIA Consultants Inc.Montreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

A leading energy consultancy in Montreal is seeking an Energy System Modeller to develop their proprietary model, NATEM.This role involves designing complex energy systems, documenting techno-econo... Show more

 • Promoted

Engagement Manager, Energy & Oil & Gas Consulting

TrindentMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

A global management consulting firm is seeking an Engagement Manager responsible for overseeing project management processes from initiation to completion.This role involves developing proposals, m... Show more

 • Promoted

Digital Power Systems Engineer

BBA ConsultantsMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

An overview of your future role at BBA.Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems.Play various roles, such as project leader and proposal leader.Prepare c... Show more

 • Promoted

Business Development - eMobility Energy Solutions

Hitachi EnergySaint-Laurent
Full-time

In our Global Product Group – Grid and Power Quality Solutions and Service, we are constantly evolving and improving our offerings and solutions to be able to offer our customers the full benefit o... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Power Delivery Project Lead

POWER EngineersMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to oversee various electrical projects.This role involves managing project planning, implementation, and stakeholder engagemen... Show more

 • Promoted

Industrial OT Cybersecurity Professional - Energy Sector

WSP in Canadamontreal (administrative region), qc, Canada
Full-time

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.We are pathfinders and impact makers.Your impact starts where cri... Show more

 • Promoted

Expert Application Engineer in Power Solutions

GE VernovaMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

Shape innovative power solutions as an Expert Application Engineer with remote flexibility.Drive technical accuracy and business strategy during the Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase.You'll play a pivot... Show more

 • Promoted

Hydro-Power Engineering Senior Consultant

TRACTEBELmontreal (administrative region), qc, Canada
Full-time

Make an impact in renewable energy as a Hydro-Power Engineering Senior Consultant at Tractebel in Montréal.Utilize your extensive experience to lead hydropower designs and mentor future engineers.T... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior DevOps Expert in Energy Tech

dcbelMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

Shape the future of energy at dcbel as a Senior DevOps Specialist, deploying cutting-edge cloud applications within the electric vehicle and energy technology sectors.Collaborate with a dedicated t... Show more

 • Promoted

Project Engineering Director (Power – Power Grids)

AtkinsRéalisMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Full-time

Project Engineering Director (Power – Power Grids).Overview The Project Engineering Director will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of En... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior IT Sales Exec – Energy & Oil & Gas (Remote)

NTT DATA North AmericaMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior Sales Executive for their Energy/Oil & Gas division in Calgary, Alberta.In this remote position, you will drive new business opportunities and maint... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Power Systems Engineer Schneider Electric

Schneider Electricmontreal (administrative region), qc, Canada
Full-time

Drive innovative solutions at Schneider Electric as a Senior Power Systems Engineer, focusing on electrical system design and customer-oriented execution.This senior role encompasses project lifecy... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Power Systems Engineer, Resource Integration

DNVMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management.Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts an... Show more

 • Promoted

Power Delivery Project Manager

POWER EngineersMontreal (administrative region), QC, CA
Full-time

Power Delivery Project Manager.This remote position is located in our client’s PMO office and may require travel.Preferred locations: Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Houston, Texas... Show more

 • Promoted

Engine Director

Air TransatMontreal
Full-time

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence a... Show more