Junior Electric Drivetrain Engineer

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Posted on: Jul 14, 2026

ABOUT SHIFT EV: Shift EV is on a mission to electrify transportation and accelerate the global shift to sustainable mobility. Founded in 2021, we developed the first automotive grade industrial retrofitting process to reduce the cost and speed of electrification by an order of magnitude. Our business today spans MENA and Europe, financed by category leading investors. We empower our people with the responsibility to drive change at scale. At Shift EV, your ideas don’t just matter — they shape a more sustainable world. Join us and be part of something bigger: the future of electric mobility.

YOU WILL:

• Size electric motors and drivetrain components against vehicle performance targets, using vehicle dynamics models covering acceleration, gradeability, range, and duty cycles.

• Produce wiring schematics and support high-voltage and low-voltage harness design, routing, and connector selection for the drivetrain.

• Support the integration of high-voltage drivetrain components — motor, inverter, DC/DC converter, junction boxes, and battery interfaces — into the vehicle.

• Collaborate with vehicle system integration to align drivetrain specifications with motor and vehicle system requirements.

• Engage with suppliers on component specification, selection, and design choices, and support technical evaluation of their proposals.

• Develop and execute test plans to validate drivetrain performance under various operating conditions.

• Manage and analyze complex data from drivetrain systems to solve performance issues effectively.

• Improve our tools and processes used to characterize and calibrate future powertrains.

• Ensure compliance with automotive safety and environmental standards.

YOU HAVE :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Power and Machines or Electronics.

• Solid understanding of motor control theory, including field-oriented control and the operating principles of AC drives.

• Strong fundamentals of AC electric motors and drive systems analysis and modeling (ex. using MATLAB).

• Working knowledge of vehicle dynamics and the fundamentals of motor and drivetrain sizing.

• Ability to read and produce wiring schematics; exposure to harness design is a plus.

• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and communication protocols such as CAN.

• Interest in system integration and testing. Internship, graduation project, or Formula Student experience with EV drivetrains is a plus.

• Strong communication and preference for working in teams.

• Excellent command on Arabic and English Language.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:

• An impact driven mission, and a world class team to work with.

• A startup where your contributions really count, and an abundance of growth-opportunities exist.

• Stock options, we want you to be invested in the success of the company.

• Shift EV strives to create a meritocratic environment that promotes diversity and offers equal opportunity.