Vehicle Electrical Engineer

Optimal Inc.

• $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert understanding of Systems Engineering principles (requirement decomposition, V-model, interface management, FMA, verification).
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical networks and architectures.
  • Experience with ISO 26262 functional safety standards in systems or hardware contexts.
  • Proficient in utilizing AI tools for architectural optimization or system analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in designing, modeling, or architecture of complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve next-gen electrical architectures from driver-assistance systems to electrified platforms.
  • Translate emerging tech trends and customer needs into scalable architecture strategies.
  • Own the requirement cascade from vehicle-level goals to individual hardware components.
  • Utilize rigorous systems engineering methodologies to solidify hardware architecture requirements.
  • Drive requirement management and enforcement throughout the design process.

Benefits

  • Join a leading team shaping the future of electrical architecture in vehicles.
  • Opportunity to tackle first-of-their-kind technical challenges.
  • Contribute to cutting-edge technology developments for the automotive industry.
  • Be part of an impactful role that influences the next generation of vehicle design.
Full Job Description
Position Description:

In this high-impact role, you will be part of the lead architect team for the foundational electrical architectures of our future global platforms. This isn't just about circuits and connectors - it's about blueprinting complex, intelligent electrical architectures that must remain resilient under every conceivable condition. You will solve "first-of-their-kind" technical challenges, bridging the gap between advanced hardware design and high-level systems logic. If you are passionate about defining electrical architectures of vehicles 2030s and beyond, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the industry.

Skills Required:
Technical Requirements Expert-level understanding of Systems Engineering principles (e.g., requirement decomposition, V-model, interface management, FMA, verification). Theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical networks and architectures. Understanding the application of ISO 26262 functional safety standards in a systems or hardware context. Capability to effectively utilize AI tools and methods for architectural optimization or system analysis."

Experience Required:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field. 2+ years of experience in the design, modeling, or architecture of complex electrical systems. Expert-level understanding of Systems Engineering principles (e.g., requirement decomposition, V-model, interface management, FMA, verification). Theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical networks and architectures. Understanding the application of ISO 26262 functional safety standards in a systems or hardware context. Capability to effectively utilize AI tools and methods for architectural optimization or system analysis.
Define and evolve next-generation electrical architecture concepts from advanced driver-assistance systems to fully electrified platforms. You'll translate emerging technology trends and customer needs into scalable, forward-looking architecture strategies that keep Ford at the cutting edge. Lead Systems Engineering Excellence: Utilize a rigorous systems engineering methodology to translate abstract vehicle-level goals into concrete hardware architecture requirements. You will own the requirement cascade from the vehicle level down to individual power supply components and subsystems. Drive Requirement Management and Enforcement

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree

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