VP Systems Engineering

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit  fluenceenergy.com . Job Description: ABOUT THE POSITION The Vice President, Systems Engineering serves as the executive technical authority for the Product Business Unit and is accountable for ensuring Fluence products perform as fully integrated systems throughout the product lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of Product Business Unit, this leader owns system architecture, requirements management, interface definition, integration, verification and validation, certification, product assurance, global laboratories, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and field reliability. The role establishes engineering standards and governance while ensuring alignment across Product Management, Hardware Engineering, Software & Controls Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Success. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Executive Leadership Develop and execute the long-term Systems Engineering strategy aligned with the Product Business Unit strategy, technology roadmap, and business objectives. Establish the global Systems Engineering operating model, organizational capability roadmap, engineering standards, and technical governance. Lead investment planning for engineering capabilities including digital engineering, MBSE, simulation, laboratories, HIL infrastructure, and engineering productivity. Technical Authority Serve as the executive technical authority for all commercial product platforms, providing final technical approval for architecture decisions, technical tradeoffs, and release readiness. Chair architecture reviews and technical design reviews while resolving cross-functional engineering conflicts. Own enterprise system architecture, requirements decomposition, interface management, and requirements traceability across the product lifecycle. Ensure platform consistency, modularity, scalability, reuse, and technology standardization. Product Assurance Own verification and validation strategy, systems integration, certification, functional safety, compliance, and release approval. Lead global laboratories, HIL testing, product validation, and engineering assurance. Drive field reliability, warranty learning, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes. Product Lifecycle Leadership Provide technical leadership from concept through launch, sustainment, and end-of-life planning. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Success to improve product performance and customer satisfaction. Organizational Leadership Build and lead a world-class global Systems Engineering organization through talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and mentoring. Own organization design, resource planning, engineering KPIs, budget planning, and continuous improvement. Business Leadership Partner with Product Management to evaluate technology investments, product portfolio decisions, and architecture alternatives balancing cost, performance, quality, manufacturability, and customer value. Represent Fluence with executive leadership, customers, certification agencies, suppliers, and industry organizations. WHAT WILL OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE BRING TO FLUENCE? 20+ years of engineering leadership in complex product development organizations. 10+ years leading global Systems Engineering teams. Executive-level experience influencing cross-functional organizations and technical strategy. Deep expertise in architecture, systems integration, verification & validation, certification, and reliability. Proven success developing high-performing engineering leaders and organizations. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field required; Master's or PhD preferred. 20+ years of progressive engineering experience including integrated hardware/software products. 10+ years leading global engineering organizations. Expertise in systems architecture, requirements management, MBSE, V&V, certification, and product release. Experience with functional safety, regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and PLM. Demonstrated success leading complex technical tradeoff decisions and executive stakeholder engagement. Experience building engineering organizations, succession pipelines, and technical capability. Energy storage, industrial automation, automotive, aerospace, or similar complex industry preferred. EXPERIENCE IN Systems Engineering System Architecture Requirements Management Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Verification & Validation System Integration Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Reliability Engineering Functional Safety Product Certification PLM Configuration Management Technical Governance Engineering Leadership Our Culture At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world. Unleash Voices We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress. Customer Fluent Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds exp