Electrical Design Engineer

Smartsearchonline; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Motorsports Company in Santa Clarita, CA seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for advanced electrical systems in high-performance vehicles. The role involves hands-on design, prototyping, wiring harness development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements include 3-5+ years of electrical design experience (automotive preferred), a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6. Travel for vendor visits and track support may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of electrical design engineering experience, automotive/motorsports preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems and wire harness design.
• Ability to interpret drawings, create BOMs, and perform tolerance analyses.
• Willingness to travel for vendor visits, testing, or track support.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical components, subsystems, wire harnesses, and HV systems.
• Create 3D/2D models and engineering calculations to meet targets.
• Support prototype builds, assembly trials, and manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams throughout development.
• Maintain BOMs, drawings, and documentation; support DFMs.
• Troubleshoot design and build issues and meet deadlines.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and problem-solving.

Skills

Electrical design

CATIA

3D modeling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

3D Experience

Job description

Job Details

Premier Motorsports Company Location: Santa Clarita, CA Compensation: $40-$55/hr DOE Position Type: Contract Duration: 1+ Year

The Electrical Design Engineer will support the development of advanced electrical systems and components for high-performance vehicle programs. This is a hands-on, collaborative role involving design work, prototyping, assembly trials, supplier coordination, and cross-functional teamwork. Responsibilities include designing electrical components and subsystems, creating 3D/2D models, and developing wire harnesses and high-voltage components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical components, subsystems, wire harnesses, and high‑voltage systems
• Perform 3D/2D modeling and engineering calculations to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets
• Support prototype builds, assembly trials, and manufacturing activities
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout the development cycle
• Maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation; support DFM reviews
• Troubleshoot design and build issues, provide timely updates, and meet project deadlines
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and contribute to technical problem‑solving

Job Requirements

• 3-5+ years of electrical design engineering experience (automotive, motorsports, or aerospace preferred)
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 or 3D Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience with high‑voltage systems, wire harness design, and core engineering fundamentals
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, create BOMs, and perform tolerance stack‑ups
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to travel for vendor visits, testing, or track support