Lead Electrical Engineer
Core
Lead the design, development, integration, and validation of vehicle electrical systems for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles.
Role type
Senior Lead Electrical Engineer (Vehicle Systems)
Builds
Autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles
Domain
Transportation / Rail / Automotive / Electrical Engineering
Required skills
Electrical system architecture, Power distribution, Traction and braking interfaces, Safety-critical control systems, Wiring harness design, Compute/sensor networks, Embedded communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet), System requirements definition, Verification and validation strategies, Electrical design tools (SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, RapidHarness)
Preferred skills
Functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL, IEC 61508), Hazard analysis (DFMEA), Hardware-in-the-loop testing, Test automation (Python, C/C++, Rust), Design-for-manufacturing, Engineering mentorship
Technologies
SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, RapidHarness, CAN, Ethernet, Python, C/C++, Rust
Responsibilities
Lead electrical system architecture and development, Establish technical direction and standards, Lead safety-critical engineering (hazard analyses, DFMEAs), Drive cross-functional integration, Guide design reviews and technical problem-solving, Own validation and system reliability, Drive production readiness, Establish engineering processes and standards, Oversee engineering documentation, Provide technical leadership and mentorship, Manage technical risks and priorities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities