Sr. Systems Engineer (Vehicle Integration & Platforming)

Polaris Inc.; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Discounted stock purchases

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead vehicle-level layouts, packaging studies, and powertrain integration across multiple platforms. You will drive requirements, interface management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver production-ready concepts.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, trade studies, and guidance across engineering teams, with a focus on platform commonality, component reuse, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in mechanical design, vehicle integration, or related engineering field.
• Experience leading complex vehicle integration and architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of vehicle-level layouts and integration strategies for powertrain modules.
• Develop 3D CAD models, vehicle layouts, and packaging studies for early development and production transfer.
• Facilitate trade-off discussions balancing cost, performance, timing, manufacturability and value.
• Create and maintain vehicle-level interface documents and powertrain integration models.
• Support analyses (tolerance, FEA, CFD, thermal) guiding design decisions.
• Mentor engineers across teams on vehicle integration and packaging concepts.

Skills

Systems engineering

3D CAD

Creo

Requirements development

Interface management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview

As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will develop CAD-based vehicle layouts, packaging concepts, and interface definitions supporting vehicle integration and platforming initiatives for future Off-Road Vehicle platforms, with an emphasis on powertrain integration and associated vehicle subsystems. Working across vehicle, powertrain, manufacturing, validation, and design engineering teams, you provide technical leadership through packaging studies, requirements development, trade studies, and modular integration concepts. You develop and mature concepts from early development through their transition to production engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence vehicle architecture and improve component reuse, platform commonality, and customer value across multiple vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of vehicle-level layouts, interface requirements, and integration strategies for powertrain modules and associated vehicle subsystems while advancing platforming and component reuse objectives.
• Develop and mature 3D CAD models, vehicle layouts, packaging studies, and integration concepts through early development, then transfer mature designs and integration requirements to subsystem design and release teams for production execution.
• Facilitate technical tradeoff discussions across cross-functional teams to ensure designs and integration concepts meet program requirements while balancing cost, performance, timing, manufacturability, serviceability, and customer value.
• Develop and maintain vehicle-level interface documents, powertrain integration models, and application guides that support reuse across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Support and conduct engineering analyses, including tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, thermal analysis, and design optimization, to inform design decisions and assess compliance with requirements.
• Participate in vehicle architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical decision-making activities.
• Research emerging technologies and benchmark competitive and cross-industry products to identify solutions that improve platform commonality, customer value, performance, and cost.
• Translate research and benchmarking insights into requirements, integration strategies, and design concepts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams supporting vehicle integration initiatives.

Desired Competencies

• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
• Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design, vehicle integration, powertrain systems, platform development, or a related engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex vehicle integration, platforming, commonality, or architecture initiatives across multiple vehicle programs and product development phases.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; Creo experience is preferred.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles, requirements development, vehicle packaging, subsystem integration, interface management, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design failure mode and effects analysis, design reviews, tolerance analysis, computer-aided engineering-guided design, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles associated with high-volume production environments.
• Experience performing engineering trade studies and evaluating competing technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and build alignment across organizations without direct authority.
• Recognized technical expertise and experience mentoring engineers in vehicle integration, packaging, interface management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Travel may be required less than 25% of the time.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $100,000 to $135,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit‑sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high‑quality product line‑up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side‑by‑side off‑road vehicles; Sportsman® all‑terrain off‑road vehicles; military and commercial off‑road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto‑roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry‑leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [e-mail]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled