Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required
Skills
Principal System
Electrical Engineer
SAE automotive
Siemens Capital
Auto industry
Validation
HV-BJB
BMS
HV distribution
DFMEA
FTA
PCB design
design risks
CAN
UART
SPI
J1772
S32
ARM
Cortex-M7
HV/LV
400V480V
J3068
HDI PCB
EV platforms
Job Details
Title: Principal System and Electrical Engineer.
Location: Foster City, CA.
Duration: Full Time (Permanent Position) or 12+ Months Contract Position.
MUST HAVE
- Need experience with SAE automotive systems into Siemens Capital tool experience and MUST have Min 10+ years wire harness experience in Auto industry.
Role Summary:
- Leverage advanced Electrical Integration expertise to lead the definition and Validation of system-level electrical architectures at Client. This role is central to translating domain-specific configurations into a robust architecture baseline, interfacing across system, validation, and offshore teams to ensure seamless collaboration and traceability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the development of the complete electrical architecture using Siemens Capital and other modeling tools.
- Define ECU signal interfaces, high-voltage and low-voltage network topologies, and system integration patterns aligned to Vehicle Requirements.
- Utilize hands-on experience in BMS, HV distribution (e.g., HV-BJB), and safety-critical design for architecture validation.
- Bridge onshore and offshore collaboration by mentoring teams in India/Mexico on harness design, signal integrity, and embedded validation.
- Apply DFMEA and FTA principles during architectural reviews to proactively identify design risks and failure modes.
- Contribute to Digital Twin validation environments by preparing schematics, harness topologies, and PCB design insights for simulation fidelity.
- Act as a focal point for system-level debugging, particularly where electrical/software interfaces intersect (CAN, UART, SPI).
- Lead and document design reviews, present validation results, and influence architectural decisions based on real-world implementation constraints.
Key Deliverables:
- Siemens Capital-based electrical domain models and network schematics.
- Signal flow and interface validation reports (covering CAN, J1772, S32 ARM Cortex-M7 interfaces).
- DFMEA and Fault Tree reports on system-level circuits (HV/LV).
- Collaborative feedback and mentoring documentation from offshore integration teams.
- Integration-ready PCB assets aligned to UL standards and Vehicle Safety Requirements.
- Qualifications and Match to Role:
- 5+ years of hands-on Electrical Integration across BMS, power management, and charging standards (J1772, J3068).
- Strong knowledge of Siemens Capital, Altium, and system validation in high-voltage (400V 480V) environments.
- Demonstrated ability to execute multi-disciplinary engineering in collaboration with software, mechanical, and harness teams.
- Expertise in DFMEA, HDI PCB, and UL compliance processes for EV platforms.
- Prior experience mentoring interns and leading cross-functional technical sessions, aligning well with leadership expectations in this role.
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