Lead Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities: Define and own electrical system architecture, requirements, and integration across subsystems Lead safety-critical engineering with DFMEAs, hazard analyses, and verification strategies Coordinate cross-functional alignment with mechanical, software, autonomy, and systems teams Guide design reviews, risk assessment, debugging, and root-cause actions Oversee hardware bring-up, bench testing, prototype integration, and reliability testing Drive production readiness, design-for-manufacturing, and collaboration with suppliers/contract manufacturers Develop engineering processes, configuration management, and traceability practices Lead documentation of schematics, BOMs, interfaces, and test reports Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary coordination Identify critical electrical risks and communicate tradeoffs to stakeholders

Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline 8+ years designing, developing, integrating, or validating electrical systems for vehicles or complex electromechanical products Proven track record leading architecture and development from concept to production Strong knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures, power distribution, control systems, and CAN/Ethernet Experience defining system requirements, managing interfaces, and validation strategies Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, RapidHarness (or equivalent) Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and communicate decisions to stakeholders Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills Cross-functional collaboration Technical leadership and mentorship Structured problem-solving and debugging Power distribution and electrical system architecture Wiring harness design and integration Safety-critical engineering (DFMEA, hazard analysis)