Senior Systems Engineer

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.

Developing and supporting BESS standard product solutions for LG Energy Solution Vertech. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create optimal energy storage systems.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWestborough • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop System-level BESS “power block” architectures by analyzing and selecting optimal combinations of batteries, PCS, MV transformers, protection, and auxiliary systems
Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Project Engineering, Software, Supply Chain, Sales Engineering) to ensure designs are feasible, constructable, cost-effective and aligned with product roadmap strategy
Produce and maintain engineering documentation such as specifications, drawings, configuration guides, and reference designs to support sales and project execution teams
Provide technical support to Sales Engineering and Project Engineering on standard product configurations, system behavior, product information, and integration constraints
Lead or contribute to design reviews, delivering clear rationale, tradeoff analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations for system-level decisions
Evaluate and qualify vendors, products, and emerging technologies for integration into BESS solutions, including performance, reliability, and compliance considerations
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment on product capabilities, roadmap, and integration requirements
Review supplier provided documentation and customer-facing materials, offering structured feedback to improve clarity, accuracy, and usability
Contribute to the development of continuous improvement of standard engineering processes, tools, and design methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline
4+ years of experience in system level engineering involving hardware, software, controls, and software integration
Demonstrate experience with BESS technologies, including batteries, BMS, PCS, Protection Systems, and Power Systems
Proficiency with control architectures, communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP3), and system integration
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated system solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

BESS technologiesbatteriesBMSPCSProtection SystemsPower Systemscontrol architecturescommunication protocolssystem integrationengineering documentation

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationtechnical supportdesign reviewstradeoff analysisrisk assessmentsvendor evaluationtechnical relationship managementcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering