Project Engineer - Vehicle Electronics & Software (VES)

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Job Summary:

Polaris, a global powersports leader, is seeking a Project Engineer in the Vehicle Electronics and Software team. This position supports the execution of design and development activities from concept to production for vehicle electronics, embedded software, electrical systems, and connected technologies. The role focuses on coordinating engineering tasks, tracking progress, identifying issues, supporting risk mitigation, and ensuring alignment with program goals across multiple vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate engineering tasks and support execution of VES deliverables across multiple projects.
• Support Business Unit and Program leadership by tracking VES scope, requirements, issues, and risks.
• Apply the Polaris Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure engineering requirements are documented and met.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, resource needs, and budget estimates.
• Ensure electrical/software deliverables remain aligned with platform and feature requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve issues, gather inputs, and maintain alignment.
• Prepare clear and concise status updates for program leadership across the organization.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Achievement Oriented - Ability to focus efforts on achieving high quality results that meet or exceed standard expectations.
• Collaborating with Others - Ability to work with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.
• Process mindset - Approach projects with a process mindset, thus establishing a roadmap, guidelines, and tools for future projects.
• Nurturing Innovation - Create a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, build a culture of creativity.
• Ensuring Accountability - Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent communications that support and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.

Experience & Skills

• 2–5 years of engineering or engineering project experience in a similar industry.
• Strong technical background; background in electronics, embedded software, or system integration preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with project management tools and basic scheduling methods.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and customer needs.

Working Conditions:

• Dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Up to 5-15% travel throughout the year, both domestic and international.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $78,000 to $103,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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