Senior Design Engineer, Electrical

Blue Bird Careers•Fort Valley, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bird Corporation is seeking a Senior Design Engineer, Electrical to lead the design, development, and optimization of complex electrical systems and vehicle powertrain architectures. Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering, this role owns end-to-end design lifecycles, makes technical decisions, mentors engineers, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to take solutions from concept through production. The position focuses on developing next-generation electrical architecture and vehicle technology in a fast-paced environment. The engineer will work on electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and powertrain components, with responsibilities spanning architecture, detailed design, specifications, testing, troubleshooting, compliance, and manufacturing feasibility. The role also involves evaluating new materials, components, and electric-vehicle industry trends to improve performance and reliability. The position is onsite, as indicated by the job posting’s “#LI-Onsite” tag. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and authorized to work in the United States. Blue Bird offers continued professional development and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time, and 401(k) matching.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 7 years of engineering experience with wiring harness, power and signal distribution design and execution, and powertrain integration (gas, diesel, LPG, or EV).
Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects independently from concept to launch.
Advanced aptitude for debugging complex electrical/electronic systems and performing circuit or powertrain simulations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical data to stakeholders and leadership.
Advanced command of electrical CAD and simulation tools, such as Altium, Zuken, AutoCAD, Catia, 3DX, MATLAB/Simulink, or SolidWorks.
Deep familiarity with automotive or electrical safety standards, homologation, and FMVSS regulations.
Experience developing and executing power and ground distribution strategies.
Experience applying industry standards for harness, power, and distribution design and installation.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to difficult or complex projects.
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance.
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including handling difficult and sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex details clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively and balance individual stakeholder needs while delivering corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Own the architecture, schematic capture, and detailed design of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and EV powertrain components.
Lead development of the next iteration of the electrical architecture, including a robust power and ground distribution strategy.
Provide technical direction, design reviews, and constructive feedback to junior and peer engineers.
Define electrical system and component specifications and ensure compliance with FMVSS, state, federal, and customer requirements.
Oversee prototype build-outs, bench testing, and troubleshooting; lead root-cause analysis and design iteration.
Partner with mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure design feasibility, design for manufacturing, and cost targets.
Author technical reports, FMEA documents, design specifications, and executive presentations.
Evaluate emerging materials, components, and EV industry trends to improve system performance and reliability.