Lead Systems Engineer: SSCB Platform Architect (Hybrid)

Eaton; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Advanced Technology team is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to drive the technical integration of our next-generation solid-state circuit breaker product line, from architecture development through production.

This hybrid role is based in Moon Township, PA with relocation assistance in the US/PR and benefits from day one. You will collaborate across Mechanical, Embedded Electronics, Power Electronics, and Firmware teams to deliver a production-ready platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience in electrical/electronic hardware product development.
• Demonstrated experience taking complex electromechanical or power electronics products from concept through production.
• Experience with design review processes and risk analysis methods (FMEA, fault tree, etc.).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

• Own systems engineering architecture across SSCB products, leading development from concept through production release.
• Translate top-level product requirements into subsystem-level specifications for multiple product variants.
• Serve as the technical integration lead across Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Electronics, Power Electronics, Firmware/Controls, and Industrialization Engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, interface definitions, and ICDs for complex electro-mechanical products.
• Lead requirements management and traceability from customer needs through verification/validation.
• Drive architectural standardization and platform reuse across the SSCB portfolio.
• Define and manage verification/validation strategies and test plans with V&V.
• Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, FMEAs, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Program Management to align scope, schedule, resources, and risk across programs.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Product Management to ensure alignment with customer needs and business goals.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews and transition-to-production activities.

Skills

Power systems

Systems thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Requirements management

Risk assessment

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Verification planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Eaton’s Advanced Technology team is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to drive the technical integration of our next-generation solid-state circuit breaker product line, from architecture development through production.

This hybrid role is based in Moon Township, PA with relocation assistance in the US/PR and benefits from day one. You will collaborate across Mechanical, Embedded Electronics, Power Electronics, and Firmware teams to deliver a production-ready platform.