Senior Vehicle Electrical Architect & Functional Safety Lead

Katalyst CRO; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks a senior electrical systems engineer to lead requirements, architecture, and governance for advanced vehicle programs. You will drive cross-functional risk resolution and ensure functional safety compliance across the lifecycle.

In this role, you will own safety work products and verification strategies, mentor suppliers and design teams, and guide validation, testing, and launch readiness for complex integrations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or higher (master's preferred).
• Deep knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and functional safety.
• Experience with requirements traceability and verification activities.
• ISO 26262 experience and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system requirements, architecture, governance, and cross-functional risk resolution.
• Own functional safety work products and verification strategies for programs.
• Guide suppliers and design engineers through validation, testing, and launch readiness.

Skills

Vehicle Electrical Systems

Electrical Architecture

Requirements Engineering

System Integration

Functional Safety

ISO 26262

Verification and Validation

Hazard Analysis

DFMEA

DVP&R

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Management

Technical Leadership

Helix ALM

Jira

HIL Testing

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Helix ALM

Jira

HIL Testing

DVP&R

Job description

Katalyst CRO seeks a senior electrical systems engineer to lead requirements, architecture, and governance for advanced vehicle programs. You will drive cross-functional risk resolution and ensure functional safety compliance across the lifecycle.

In this role, you will own safety work products and verification strategies, mentor suppliers and design teams, and guide validation, testing, and launch readiness for complex integrations.