Electrical Systems Engineer

Bartech Staffing; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to design and integrate foundational electrical systems powering next-generation vehicles. The role focuses on adapting PowerNet architecture, coordinating work streams, and delivering robust, safe power solutions across 12V and 48V platforms.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ISO 26262 functional safety, and vehicle integration with a hybrid in-office work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Automotive/Systems Engineering or closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in automotive electrical systems design, analysis, sizing & verification (12V/48V).
• Strong Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience applying ISO 26262 functional safety in automotive domain.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power supply architectures for 12V and 48V systems.
• Lead systems engineering to translate vehicle requirements into architecture specifications.
• Apply ISO 26262 functional safety across architectures and components.
• Coordinate cross-functional integration for 12V/48V power management in hardware.
• Support vehicle integration to optimize overall system performance and packaging.
• Align work streams for platform solution adaptation to program needs.

Skills

PowerNet design

Systems engineering

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We are partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer revolutionizing power supply architectures for next-generation vehicles across global platforms.

Role summary / purpose

In this critical role, you will be part of a cutting-edge team designing and integrating foundational electrical systems that power everything from advanced features to autonomous driving capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in leading PowerNet architecture adaptation and coordinating all relevant work streams to deliver robust and innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Innovate Power Net Architecture Design: Develop cutting-edge power supply hardware architectures for 12V and 48V and advanced power distribution concepts for new vehicle platforms.
• Lead Systems Engineering: Apply comprehensive systems engineering methodology to understand vehicle‑level requirements and use cases. Derive robust power supply hardware architecture requirements and cascade them effectively to individual power supply components and subsystems.
• Ensure Functional Safety: Implement functional safety for power supply architectures following the ISO 26262 approach and its disciplines to mitigate risks and ensure vehicle safety.
• Drive Cross-Functional Integration: Act as a key interface with power supply controls to ensure seamless operation of 12V and 48V power management on the hardware architecture. Provide critical support to component engineers and suppliers in developing, integrating, and validating high‑performance power components.
• Collaborate on Vehicle Integration: Support the holistic integration of the low voltage power net architecture into the complete vehicle, working closely with various engineering domains to achieve optimal system performance and packaging.
• Coordinate and align all relevant work streams for platform solution adaptation to program demand.

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, sizing, and verification of automotive electrical systems, specifically with low voltage power supply architectures (12V and/or 48V).
• Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proven experience in applying ISO 26262 functional safety standards in an automotive domain.

Required skills

• Capability to effectively utilize AI tools and methods for analysis, optimization, or problem‑solving.
• Strong systems engineering approach integrating expertise from electrical design, power distribution, and functional safety.

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in one of the aforementioned engineering fields.
• 5 years of experience with complex vehicle electrical architectures and automotive power distribution systems on 12V and 48V.
• Familiarity with automotive engineering processes and tools such as engineering design environments, product development systems, and project management software.
• Experience with advanced simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and strong understanding of automotive communication.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively liaise between internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.

This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in the office. In-person interviews may be requested.

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