Senior Design Engineer, Electrical

Blue Bird Corporation•Troy, MI

2d•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 provides technical leadership, mentors junior and mid-level engineers, owns design lifecycles from concept through production, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop next-generation vehicle technology.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 7 years of engineering experience in wiring harness, power and signal distribution design and execution, and powertrain integration (Gas, Diesel, LPG, or EV).
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and authorized to work in the United States; proof of employment eligibility is required at hire.
Ability to debug complex electrical and electronic systems and perform circuit or powertrain simulations.
Advanced command of electrical CAD and simulation tools, such as Altium, Zuken, AutoCAD, Catia, 3DX, MATLAB/Simulink, or SolidWorks.
Familiarity with automotive or electrical safety standards, homologation, and FMVSS regulations.
Experience developing and executing power and ground distribution strategies.
Knowledge of industry standards for harness, power, and distribution design and installation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to stakeholders and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance.
Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, including handling difficult and sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills; exposure to difficult or complex projects is a plus.
Ability to influence stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex details clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively and balance 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 power and ground distribution strategy.
Provide technical direction, design reviews, and 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, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and design iteration.
Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure design feasibility, design for manufacturing, and cost targets.
Prepare technical reports, FMEA documents, design specifications, and executive presentations.
Evaluate emerging materials, components, and EV industry trends to improve system performance and reliability.
Lead complex engineering projects independently from concept to launch.
Integrate new features and technologies into existing and new architectures.