Propulsion Hardware Engineer: From Concept to Production

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Milford, MO is seeking a propulsion hardware engineer to lead design from concept to production launch. You will focus on electrical hardware, PCB layout, and rigorous verification while meeting cost, timing, quality, and safety targets.

You will collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and partner with contract manufacturers to scale from prototype to mass production, driving reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in electronic hardware design.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit design and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of verification and validation processes.
• Understanding of hardware design and failure modes.
• Proficiency in controller development process including schematics, PCB layouts, EMC, and power dissipation.
• This position requires you to be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills that influence others.

Responsibilities

• Design propulsion controller hardware from schematic capture to production launch.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams for seamless integration.
• Work with contract manufacturers from prototype through mass production.
• Electrical schematic design and PCB layout.
• Perform/support worst-case, thermal, signal integrity, and power integrity analyses.
• Assist in design for manufacturing, assembly, and testing (DFM/DFA/DFT).
• Drive validation and testing of hardware components and systems for reliability.
• Establish test plans and protocols to validate designs against requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to perform testing and troubleshoot issues.
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA and capture lessons learned for best practices.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Worst-case analysis

Thermal analysis

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Verification and validation processes

Design reviews

DFMEA/PFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMC Compliance

DFM

DFA

DFT

Job description

Jobtailor in Milford, MO is seeking a propulsion hardware engineer to lead design from concept to production launch. You will focus on electrical hardware, PCB layout, and rigorous verification while meeting cost, timing, quality, and safety targets.

You will collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and partner with contract manufacturers to scale from prototype to mass production, driving reliability and performance.