Sr. Electrical Systems Engineer – Government and Defense

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Sr. Electrical Systems Engineer – Government and Defense

Summary

Responsible for performing activities pertaining with the planning, design, validation, manufacturing, and field support of Government & Defense electrical/electronic systems and components from concept to production implementation. This is the Best Team in Powersports.

Responsibilities

• Establishes reasonable project development schedules and resource plans from concept to production implementation using the Polaris Development Process (PDP)
• Participates in pre-Gate 2 project definition meetings with Management, Industrial Design, Marketing, PG&A and Project teams as the electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provides tooling, NRE, & BOM cost estimates to the Project team
• Performs design trade-off analysis as required
• Solicits resource estimates from the electrical Software, Hardware, and Design teams
• Works closely with the Program Leader to ensure adequate resource budget/forecast
• Performs detailed studies and design of vehicle electrical systems according to the Level 2 Vehicle Specification, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and cost
• Creates and maintains design documentation
• Schedules appropriate Peer Team Reviews including harness routing reviews. Provides electrical schematic(s)
• Participates in component placement and design reviews for engine/chassis systems and is responsible for ensuring the designs meet electrical system requirements
• Leads design FMEA and Hazard and Risk Analysis efforts for off-road electrical systems supported
• Supports pre-production and production vehicle builds as part of development
• Interacts with purchasing, testing, manufacturing, and external suppliers as needed for the successful completion of projects
• Attends weekly Design & Team project meetings
• Assists the PDP purchasing lead with electrical supplier selection
• Responsible for defining electrical system test requirements during manufacturing as well as any special process requirements
• Attends weekly Action Register & IR meetings during the validation phase
• Troubleshoots electrical/electronic systems when issues arise
• Coordinates resources to complete all projects per the approved budget and schedule (includes internal and external resources)
• Contributes to Off-Road resource and technology planning
• Analyzes field problems to recommend and implement solutions
• Performs other miscellaneous electrical engineering assignments as required.

Experience & Skills

• 2 years work experience in an electrical engineering position preferred.
• Highly developed computer skills using EE design/analysis tools
• Analog and digital circuit analysis and design
• Experience with electronic schematic capture and circuit simulation tools
• Electrical system design of vehicle or machine control systems
• Experience with mechanical systems and engines (doesn’t have to be included in formal education)
• Hands-on experience using electrical test and assembly equipment Product development experience Wire harness design experience Control Area Network (CAN) experience
• Desirable Technical Skills:
• Human-machine interface and display experience
• Electrical machine, magnetics, and power electronics experience
• Familiarity with worldwide requirements, regulations, and compliance standards

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or related degree
• MS degree in a technical field preferred
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Status

The pay range for Minnesota is $90,000 to $119,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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

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