Sr. Hardware Validation Engineer

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Job Summary:

Position Overview:

You will plan and execute validation testing for electrical controllers used across Polaris vehicles, working closely with internal teams, external lab partners and suppliers. In this role, you define validation strategies, design test setups, and ensure hardware meets performance, compliance, and production requirements. You will support system-level validation, contribute to design reviews, and provide data-driven insights to support product readiness. This role is a compelling opportunity because you directly influence product quality, compliance, and production release for critical vehicle electronics systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute hardware validation plans for electrical controllers used in Polaris vehicles.
• Analyze requirements and create detailed test cases to validate system functionality and performance.
• Design and oversee the build of test setups, including initial checkout and validation readiness.
• Coordinate validation activities with program managers, system leads, and internal/external test labs.
• Support regulatory compliance testing, including radio and environmental certification requirements.
• Lead validation execution and ensure adherence to established processes and standards.
• Collect, review, and compile validation data to support production sign-off and final reporting.
• Participate in hardware and system design reviews, including DFMEA, HARA, and FTA activities.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of validation processes and testing standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve validation issues and support design updates.

Desired Competencies:

• Achievement Orientation Definition: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.
• Problem Solving Definition: Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Collaborating with Others Definition: Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware validation, verification, or electronics development.
• Experience with validation of vehicle electronics including controllers, displays, or communication systems.
• Knowledge of environmental testing from both mechanical and electrical perspectives.
• Experience working with communications technologies such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, VHF, Cellular or A2B.
• Familiarity with validation tools and systems such as DOORS, Codebeamer or Jama.
• Experience with Vector tools.
• Experience supporting design validation activities including DFMEA and functional safety concepts.
• Strong project coordination skills working with internal teams and external labs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional development environment.
• This role is onsite (minimum 3-days/week).
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $104,000 to $128,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

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