Staff Engineer (Electrical Architect)

polaris; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. seeks a senior electrical/systems engineer to define platform-wide electrical architectures and system requirements for future powersports products.

You will collaborate with vehicle architects, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions aligned with customer needs and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes leading HARA/DFMEA activities, cybersecurity integration, and roadmap-aligned feature development across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with circuit design, system-level design, component specifications, and requirements management.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit analysis and design.
• Experience using electronic schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
• Experience designing electrical systems for vehicle or machine control systems.
• Product development experience.
• Experience with wire harness design and CAN systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using electrical test and assembly equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with domestic and international technology partners.
• Familiarity with global regulations, compliance standards, and industry requirements.
• Some travel required to support vehicle builds and supplier engagement.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range product plans by aligning system needs with customer requirements and technology roadmaps.
• Develop electrical architectures that support feature solutions across Polaris Powersports platforms.
• Define high-level system and feature requirements for new solutions and technologies.
• Support development of directional cost estimates for proposed architectures and features.
• Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) and DFMEA activities for new feature development.
• Review cybersecurity assessments on powersports platforms and implement requirements into respective electrical architectures.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with broader platform strategies and initiatives.
• Identify platform elements requiring pre-development activities and technology maturation.
• Develop detailed system requirements in collaboration with vehicle architects and electrical systems engineers.
• Integrate architecture and system requirements into vehicle platform designs with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Participate in product development process reviews and support technical decision-making for assigned vehicle platforms.
• Partner with feature development teams to establish control system plans and identify desired system parameters.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, and component subject matter experts to develop testing strategies, controllers, and supporting components.

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:

You will develop platform strategies and electrical architectures that support future electrical and electronic systems across Polaris Powersports platforms. In this role, you will define system requirements, support feature development planning, and work closely with vehicle architects, systems engineers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable technical solutions. You will help guide platform development activities by aligning customer needs, technology roadmaps, regulatory requirements, and product development objectives. This is a compelling opportunity to influence the electrical architecture and feature strategy that supports future Polaris Powersports products and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop long-range product plans by aligning system needs with customer requirements and technology roadmaps.
• Develop electrical architectures that support feature solutions across Polaris Powersports platforms.
• Define high-level system and feature requirements for new solutions and technologies.
• Support development of directional cost estimates for proposed architectures and features.
• Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities for new feature development.
• Review cybersecurity assessments on powersports platforms and implement requirements into respective electrical architectures.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with broader platform strategies and initiatives.
• Identify platform elements requiring pre-development activities and technology maturation.
• Develop detailed system requirements in collaboration with vehicle architects and electrical systems engineers.
• Integrate architecture and system requirements into vehicle platform designs with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Participate in product development process reviews and support technical decision-making for assigned vehicle platforms.
• Partner with feature development teams to establish control system plans and identify desired system parameters.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, and component subject matter experts to develop testing strategies, controllers, and supporting components.

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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with circuit design, system-level design, component specifications, and requirements management.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit analysis and design.
• Experience using electronic schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
• Experience designing electrical systems for vehicle or machine control systems.
• Product development experience.
• Experience with wire harness design and Controller Area Network (CAN) systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using electrical test and assembly equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with domestic and international technology partners.
• Familiarity with global regulations, compliance standards, and industry requirements.
• Some travel required to support vehicle builds and supplier engagement.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $111,000 to $146,000 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.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.

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