Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Principal Hardware Engineer - Electrical/Electronics

Holland or Novi, Michigan | Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

At GHSP, we're developing the electronics that power critical vehicle systems around the world. As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you'll serve as a technical leader across our global engineering organization, helping shape hardware architecture, solve complex design challenges, and elevate technical capability across the team.

This is a senior individual contributor role for an engineer who enjoys tackling difficult problems, influencing technical direction, and mentoring others. You'll work across multiple product programs and technologies, helping guide decisions from concept through production.

What You'll Do

• Define electrical hardware architectures and guide technical decisions across multiple programs.
• Lead complex automotive electronics designs from concept through validation, launch, and production.
• Solve challenging hardware issues involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews and help establish engineering best practices and standards.
• Mentor engineers and strengthen hardware design capabilities across a global team.
• Collaborate closely with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, customers, and suppliers.
• Support new business pursuits, technology roadmaps, and future product development initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred; Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience will also be considered. 
• Significant experience developing automotive electronics or other complex embedded hardware systems.
• Strong technical expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or power electronics design.
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems and automotive communication networks such as CAN, LIN, SPI, I²C, SENT, or Automotive Ethernet.
• Knowledge of BLDC motor controls and motor-drive electronics.
• Experience designing hardware for demanding automotive environments, including EMC/EMI, electrical transients, ESD, grounding, and circuit protection.
• Experience with or working knowledge of automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) principles.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions, lead complex engineering efforts, and mentor fellow engineers.

Why Join GHSP?

As a Principal Hardware Engineer, your impact won't be limited to a single program. You'll help solve some of our most challenging technical problems, influence hardware strategy across multiple product lines, and contribute to products that ultimately reach millions of vehicles worldwide.

In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, you'll join a collaborative engineering organization that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

GHSP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

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