Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Accelera seeks an Electrical Systems Design Engineer to lead the development of complex electrical architectures for off-highway vehicles and heavy equipment. The role ensures seamless hardware and software integration across the entire product lifecycle and is based onsite in Horicon, Wisconsin.

Compensation

USD 48 - 56 per hour

Responsibilities

• Define and architect electrical system requirements, balancing hardware capabilities with software logic to meet performance targets.
• Oversee the end-to-end release process for vehicle wiring harnesses and electrical components within production environments.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials to support correct vehicle assembly and comprehensive system documentation.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to validate component feasibility and drive cross-disciplinary integration.
• Provide hands-on technical support during prototype builds and development cycles to resolve integration challenges.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews to verify reliability and achieve required performance standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in vehicle electrical system design, integration, or testing.
• Proficiency in designing and testing wiring harnesses, schematics, and electrical components.
• Strong understanding of hardware and software interaction within embedded systems.
• Proven ability to own project deliverables and manage timelines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and cross-functional collaboration.

Technologies

• 3D CAD tools
• SIL test stand environments
• HiL test stand environments

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle electrical system design, integration, or testing.
• Proficiency in designing and testing wiring harnesses, schematics, and electrical components.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction in embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to own project deliverables and manage timelines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in agriculture or off-highway vehicle development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools for electrical system and harness routing.
• Experience with embedded product validation, including SIL or HiL test stand environments.
• Background in systems engineering practices and project management methodologies.
• Experience mentoring peers or leading remote design and testing teams.