Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer

Department: Engineering

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Cantonment, FL; Onsite

Travel Required: None

About Us

Velocity transforms authentic American classic vehicles from the ground up for modern driving. Our Re-Engineered Classics™ combine proven engineering, meticulous craftsmanship, and personalized design to preserve the original character while delivering modern performance, comfort, and reliability.

Creating a Velocity vehicle requires precision and collaboration across every stage from initial design and engineering through production, testing, delivery, and long-term customer support. Our team works to exacting standards to create exceptional vehicles and an elevated ownership experience for discerning clients.

Together, we are setting a new standard for iconic American vehicles and building a company defined by quality, innovation, and passion.

Velocity’s Culture and Core Values

Success at Velocity requires a “whatever it takes” mentality. We embody grit, demonstrating perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination in the face of challenges. We are adaptable, embracing change, adjusting to new circumstances, and continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes—because growth does not come from comfort.

We take ownership, assuming full responsibility for tasks, decisions, and outcomes, whether successes or setbacks, without shifting blame. “That’s not my job” is not in our vocabulary; when one part of our team falls short, we all do.

Finally, our ambition fuels our drive to excel, improve, and uphold the highest standards for both personal and professional growth. This mindset defines who we are and ensures our continued success.

Overview

We are a highly successful, rapidly growing vehicle manufacturer looking for a heavyweight, hands-on Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to take total ownership of our electrical and network architectures.

In this role, you will drive the standardization, documentation and optimization of our electrical systems across a diverse, multi-model product lineup. This position calls for a practical, floor-facing systems expert who splits time between the design screen and an active production environment, working directly with assembly technicians to solve layout issues while strictly maintaining our engineering change process.

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Reports To

Engineering Manager

Direct Reports

None

Duties and Responsibilities

System Standardization & Documentation

• Establish the company’s baseline electrical standards.
• Develop, update and manage complete 2D wiring schematics, harness layouts and the master Bill of Materials (BOM), with one released, revision-controlled set of prints for each model.

Harness Architecture & Component Selection

• Design rugged, reliable wire routing and grounding layouts, including wire sizing, fusing and circuit protection.
• Select and standardize automotive-grade electrical components and connectors (e.g., Deutsch, TE Connectivity) across all product lines.

Network Optimization

• Design, audit and troubleshoot vehicle data networks, with a heavy focus on CAN, CAN-FD and LIN.

Shop-Floor Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work face-to-face with the assembly crew to find build bottlenecks and eliminate manufacturing defects (such as pinched wires or signal noise).
• Capture every floor adjustment in the master prints through the engineering change process.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to streamline assembly, improve product reliability and reduce component variation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Warranty Rate < 26% (Monthly) (1Q < 30%, 2Q < 29%, 3Q < 28%, 4Q < 26%)

Time to Close Warranty < 15 days (Monthly)

On-Time Completion > 95% (Weekly) (Exception: New Model)

Change Management: implement changes (Quarterly)

First 90 Days

Days 1–45: Complete a deep-dive audit of our lead model line. Establish the core component standards, master schematics and connector families that will serve as the template for the entire product lineup.

Days 46–90: Apply the master template to target problem areas across other product lines, isolating and resolving intermittent network dropouts and layout constraints on the production floor.

Required Skills and Abilities

Mastery of electrical schematic design software (e.g., Capital/Siemens, Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical).

Mastery of network diagnostic tools (e.g., Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, oscilloscopes, multimeters).

A down-to-earth, independent and direct communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment.

Must be willing to work 100% on-site in Cantonment, FL.

Education Background and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

10+ years of hands-on electrical systems engineering in automotive, heavy equipment, commercial vehicle or aerospace; a proven track record working directly on an active manufacturing floor is mandatory.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & General Responsibilities

Achieving excellence at Velocity requires total alignment across every department, driven by our belief that when one part of our team falls short, we all do. To uphold this standard, team members are expected to adapt quickly, step beyond standard role boundaries, and contribute to company-wide priorities whenever organizational demands arise.

Every individual must maintain a continuous improvement mindset and exhibit unwavering accountability in supporting shop operations. While this document outlines core functional expectations, it does not detail every task required; assigned tasks will remain aligned with personal capabilities, safety standards, and operational objectives.

Physical Demands (To include but not limited to)

• Combination of desk and design work and time spent on the shop floor.
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking around the shop.
• Regularly bending, stooping or crouching to work on vehicles at different heights.
• Frequent reaching above the shoulders or below the waist.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of items up to 10–20 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, using test equipment and operating a computer.
• Frequent focus on printed or digital material.
• Staying active throughout the day without fatigue.
• Following safety rules to avoid injury from sharp tools, heavy objects or moving vehicles.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Work Environment

Combination of an indoor office/engineering workstation and an active production shop floor.

Shop floor environment with exposure to loud noise from power tools and machinery, and heat or cold in non-climate-controlled areas.

Possible exposure to dust, fumes and chemicals like solvents, oils and paints; proper PPE is often required.

Benefits Include

Compensation: Pay is based on experience and qualifications.

Health & Wellness: Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Aflac available after 60 days.

Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 6 months at next enrollment period.

Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays.

Additional Perks: Company-sponsored events, tool program, merchandise discounts, friendly team environment.

Job duties, salary, and benefits are subject to change throughout duration of employment with Velocity.

Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Velocity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.