Electrical Systems Engineer, Energy Products

Job Description

Job Description

Drive the Future with Xos

Xos (NASDAQ: XOS), is a technology company and electric truck manufacturer on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. We design and build state-of-the-art electric vehicles, develop advanced fleet management software, and create charging solutions that make fleet electrification seamless and cost-efficient. 

At Xos, we're problem-solvers, innovators, and go-getters, working together to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the movement shaping the next generation of commercial transportation.

The Role

Xos is looking for an Electrical Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team, with a focus on the electrical design and deployment of our energy products, including the Xos Hub.

In this role, you'll own the electrical design across the product lifecycle from understanding customer applications and developing system architecture to supporting production, commissioning, and deployed products in the field. You'll work across high and low-voltage systems, energy storage, power conversion, EV charging, controls, and communications while partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and customers.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex electrical systems and seeing their designs move from schematics to real-world operation.

**This is an on-site position based at our Los Angeles, CA headquarters, with occasional travel required based on business and project needs.**

What You'll Do

• Design and maintain electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and harness designs for HV DC, LV AC, and 12/24V control systems.
• Develop electrical architectures for new Xos Hub configurations and customer-specific applications.
• Perform power and energy calculations, including load analysis, battery sizing, charging profiles, voltage drop, fault current, and short-circuit analysis.
• Evaluate grid power and interconnection requirements, including utility service configurations, grounding, bonding power, power quality, and power conversion.
• Size and select wiring, connectors, overcurrent protection, control devices, and other electrical components.
• Define electrical and communication interfaces across batteries/BMS, inverters/PCS, EVSE, generators, controllers, and telematics using hardwired I/O, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including electrical drawings, E-BOMs, assembly packages, SOPs, and test and commissioning procedures.
• Support production builds, first article inspections, system testing, and commissioning at Xos facilities and customer locations, including travel as needed.
• Troubleshoot deployed systems using telematics data, logs, CAN traces, and other diagnostic tools; perform root cause analysis and translate findings into design and process improvements.
• Review customer applications, including vehicle and charging requirements, site power, load profiles, and duty cycles, to determine appropriate system configurations.
• Support product design and certification activities to applicable electrical, energy storage, and safety standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

 

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-4+ years of electrical systems design experience in EV, energy storage, transportation, heavy equipment, rail, industrial power, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical systems, single-and three-phase power, grounding, electrical protection, and power conversion.
• Experience creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, CATIA Systems Schematic, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with load calculations, wire and overcurrent protection sizing, and electrical component selection.
• Experience producing release-ready engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and engineering changes.
• Experience testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and field teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally based on business and project needs.

Nice to Have

Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:

• Battery energy storage systems (BESS), batteries/BMS, inverters/PCS, EV charging, or mobile power systems
• Wire harness design and harness supplier coordination
• CCS or NACS charging systems
• Microgrids, including grid-tied and islanded operation
• CAN communications and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, or PCAN 
• Interface Control Documents (ICDs), requirements traceability, FMECA, or EMC analysis
• PLM systems and 3D CAD tools such as Windchill, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA
• UL, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, or IEC standards related to energy storage and EV charging
• EIT certification or PE licensure
• Startup or high-growth manufacturing environments

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and use hands to handle tools, equipment, or components, and lift and/or move up to 25lbs. The employee may also be required to perform hands-on work on or around energy products, including the Xos Hub, while using appropriate personal protective equipment in manufacturing, testing, and field environments.

 

The salary range for this role is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Xos Inc. reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skillset, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, and other business or organizational factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

• California (Los Angeles Metropolitan): $110,000 - $145,000 annual base salary

 

 

Benefits & Perks

Xos is a people-focused company—we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and perks designed to support their well-being and professional growth. We continually evaluate and expand our offerings to best serve our team.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision - Coverage for you and your family, with PPO and HMO (California) plans available. We offer plans with 100% covered employee premiums. Employees can also enroll in a variety of voluntary ancillary benefits to further support their needs.
• HSA & FSA   Plans -  Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified healthcare expenses.
• PTO - Accrue vacation time over time, with additional days earned as your tenure grows, plus sick time and paid holidays!
• Generous Company Holidays -  Enjoy a generous holiday calendar, including a winter holiday hiatus in December.
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance - 100% covered by Xos, with the option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for yourself and eligible dependents.
• Betterment 401(k) -  Save for retirement with our employer-sponsored plan through Betterment.
• Pet Insurance - Coverage for your furry friends to keep them healthy and happy!
• Additional opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in your career, just to name a few!

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Our benefits continue to evolve to best support our team's well-being and success. 

 

Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Xos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Xos provides equal access to services and employment to all qualified persons. For applicants with disabilities or limitations, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process, please email us at  View email address on us.fitly.work

Candidate Data Privacy

This notice describes how Xos (as used in this Notice, the terms "Company," "Xos," "we," "our," or "us" in this Notice refers to Xos, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates, who may handle your candidacy and application for employment) may collect, process, and use your personal data in connection with the recruitment process when you apply for a position.

Xos may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in the recruitment process ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Xos may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Xos may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform duties, including individuals on our People Operations Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Xos affiliates; and (iii) Xos's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Where permitted by applicable law, Xos may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Profile Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

 

Notice to Recruitment Services

Xos is not accepting applications from third-party recruitment services at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job postings will not be subject to any referral or placement fees unless a written agreement is in place with Xos for the specific job opportunity.