Lead Electrical Systems Architect - EV Rail

Tharp Consulting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Lead Electrical Architect to guide the electrical system direction for self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles. You will own architecture across concept, production, and field use.

You will lead a team of engineers, define HV energy system requirements, ensure reliable interaction with traction powertrains, and supervise wiring harness and interface design, driving field readiness and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in high-voltage battery-electric propulsion and energy management.
• Experience with vehicle control electronics and traction power integration.
• Proven leadership of technical teams in complex system projects.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical system requirements for HV energy systems.
• Architect and oversee wiring harness design and electrical interfaces.
• Integrate vehicle control electronics with traction powertrain components.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers across development stages.
• Ensure standards compliance and support field-readiness validation.

Skills

High-voltage propulsion

Vehicle electronics

Electrical architecture leadership

System integration

Job description

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Lead Electrical Architect to guide the electrical system direction for self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles. You will own architecture across concept, production, and field use.

You will lead a team of engineers, define HV energy system requirements, ensure reliable interaction with traction powertrains, and supervise wiring harness and interface design, driving field readiness and standards compliance.