Senior Electrical Engineer

Waseyabek Development Company; Nunica (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC’s Baker Engineering, LLC division seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and validate vehicle electrical systems and wiring harnesses, supporting prototype builds, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities include developing wiring diagrams, conducting electrical analyses, coordinating with software engineers on control strategies, and contributing to design standards. Travel up to 10% and an on-site role in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in automotive electrical systems, embedded controls, wiring design and integration.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate automotive and heavy-vehicle wiring systems and electrical components.
• Develop and maintain wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and electrical documentation.
• Conduct analyses related to electrical systems and vehicle connectivity.
• Support prototype vehicle builds and electrical system testing.
• Troubleshoot wiring, components, embedded controls, and system interactions.
• Write software requirements and interface with software engineers to develop control strategy.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical components and systems.
• Contribute to process improvements, tooling, and design standards for electrical engineering.
• Write proposals, reports, and technical summaries.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Wiring design

CAN/Ethernet networking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSEE or related field

Tools

Matlab Simulink

CANoe / related tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Baker Engineering, LLC’s (Baker) core business centers around the design and development of high-tech, high-performance technologies for a variety of applications, from custom military and commercial engines, to engine components, to the production of parts and mechanical assemblies for other industries. Baker is a division of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC that is wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a Federally recognized Indian Tribe.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and validation of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and vehicle-related electrical components. This role supports electrical design work through prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and integrate automotive and heavy vehicle wiring systems, harnesses, and electrical components.
• Develop and maintain wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and electrical documentation.
• Conduct engineering analysis related to electrical systems and vehicle connectivity.
• Support prototype vehicle builds and electrical system testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues related to wiring, components, embedded controls, and system interactions.
• Write S/W requirements and interface with S/W engineers to develop control strategy.
• Integration of electrical and mechanical components and systems
• Contribute to process improvements, tool development, and design standards related to electrical engineering.
• Write proposals, reports, and technical summaries.
• Other duties as requested by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in automotive electrical systems, embedded controls, wiring design and integration.
• Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Must be able to support the Baker culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to service.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to pass a background investigation, including but not limited to a nationwide criminal record search.
• US Citizen / ITAR compliant.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with high‑voltage vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience with vehicle networking protocols (CAN, Ethernet) and related development tools.
• Experience with electrical system testing, instrumentation, or prototype vehicle development.
• Experience creating wire harness drawings.
• Working knowledge of embedded software programming languages and development practices.
• Hands‑on experience with the fabrication, installation, and integration of electrical and electromechanical components.
• Experience performing component- and system‑level validation including environmental and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to various industry and military standards.
• Experience using Matlab Simulink.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 50lb rarely
• Stand/walk up to 8 hours per day
• Bend occasionally
• Reach/work above shoulders occasionally
• Twist rarely

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  Office environment

  Climate controlled shop

  Remote/temporary field conditions (occasional)

  TRAVEL

  This position may require travel up to 10% of the time

  POSITION TYPE

  This is a full-time, exempt position

  RELOCATION

  Relocation expenses are not provided

  DISCLAIMER

  This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

  Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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