Concept Design Engineer – Propulsion System

Let us describe the challenge we offer

Polestar is blazing a new trail, dedicating ourselves to the development and refinement of electric vehicle performance. Your experience in Concept Design within Propulsion Systems would be invaluable to us both in concept work and when working with current designs for increased customer satisfaction.

If you are an innovative, open-minded person who believes that electrification is the future of the auto industry, we would like to hear from you.

This position will be based at our HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden.

What you’ll do

Our System Design Team is a part of the Polestar Propulsion Department, with a mission to deliver results which exceed the customers’ expectations. The team consists of system engineers, CAE engineers and system designers. Your responsibilities will be:

- Conceptual packaging and integration of the propulsion system in vehicle
- Participate in the conceptual development of propulsion system for the future
- Support the subsystems with their development and integration in upcoming projects
- Evaluate and integrate design changes
- Support the projects in the day-to-day work with data driven analysis for component/subsystem impact on complete vehicle.


You will strive for achieving exceptional customer experience within Propulsion system and you embrace collaboration to strive for the best product experience.

Who you are

You have a strong will to create the future of electric vehicles - it’s probably fair to call you an EV nerd passionate about solving climate changes. You are enthusiastic, motivated, well-organized and driven. You’re not afraid to try new approaches and out of the box methods. You have a holistic view, including vision, business, and customers. You are a fast learner and are not afraid of addressing tough challenges.

You are an experienced CAD engineer who is motivated by challenges and cooperate with others to reach common goals. You are communicative and collaborative with good motivational and planning skills. You are structured, methodical and analytical, as well as patient, flexible and pleasant.

To be successful in this role, we believe you have:

- Relevant technical education and background
- Previous automotive experience
- Excellent knowledge in CATIA V5
- Previous experience of Teamcenter Engineering is beneficial


At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. Since Polestar’s in a scale up phase you thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.


People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.



Is this you? If you are interested in joining the Polestar family, don't wait with submitting your application. The process of reviewing the applications will begin on 18th of August 2022 and you will be subsequently contacted regardless the outcome.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...