Senior Staff Systems Engineer

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

At Generac Industrial Energy,we harness decades of experience and resources to help you lead the way. It's the foundation of prosperity, fueling the industries and essential services that drive our society forward. It's so much more than power. We provide a range of solutions that will work together to streamline your systems across every stage of the energy journey. Our people are united by a shared mission to make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. Come be part of a team where diverse backgrounds, ideas, and talents drive real impact.

Your Impact

We're looking for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead the integration and development of complex power systems-supporting projects like large-scale data center generators and cutting-edge power management solutions.

In this highly visible role, you'll own system architecture, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure our solutions deliver performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You'll be a key technical leader from concept through launch, championing a systems-first mindset while mentoring and guiding engineers along the way.

What you'll do

• Translate customer needs into clear system-level requirements through collaboration with product, engineering, and business partners.

• Define architecture and design strategies for hardware and software systems-documenting inputs, outputs, interfaces, and interactions.

• Own the product and system requirements from start to finish, ensuring validation and verification at every level (component, subsystem, system).

• Develop system integration and test strategies-including hands-on activities for new and existing product platforms.

• Lead and participate in technical reviews, discussions, and design activities across the engineering organization.

• Create and manage key documentation: Statements of Requirements, system block diagrams, and technical specifications.

• Influence product development plans, schedules, and cost targets while keeping the system aligned with business goals.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Travel occasionally to other Generac sites and customer locations (as needed).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• 10+ years of engineering experience in a product development or systems-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.

• Deep experience in system-level product development, ideally following the V-Model or NPI process.

• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, especially large generators (500kW-5MW), grid/islanded solutions, and load-sharing systems.

• Hands-on experience with generator paralleling, synchronization, and power management.

• Ability to produce technical documents, such as system architecture, block diagrams, and interface specs.

• Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to deliver in a matrixed organization.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.

• Experience in designing and packaging electromechanical systems.

Technical Expertise

• Strong command of systems engineering principles and structured problem-solving.

• Advanced knowledge of communication protocols and hardware interfaces.

• Ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

Why you'll love it here

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

• On-Site Perks: Gym, caf, walking trails, and free parking.

• Culture of Celebration: Fun Days, family events, retiree reunions, and summer hours.

• Dress for Your Day: Every day is jeans day.

• Mission-Driven Work: When storms hit, we step up. Whether it's supporting customers or hitting the line-our teams rise to the challenge.

• Product Discounts & Loan Programs: Perks that extend beyond the workplace.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."