Electrical Systems Engineer

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced electro-mechanical systems, guiding efforts across architecture, analysis, validation, and product integration. This individual will play a key leadership role in driving technical direction, ensuring product performance, and supporting programs from concept through production.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for a team focused on the development of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and system-level solutions
• Drive system architecture development, including defining technical requirements, specifications, and overall project scope
• Apply engineering expertise to analyze product behavior, identify performance improvements, and enhance system functionality
• Develop and implement validation strategies, including defining test approaches and executing verification activities
• Act as the primary point of contact for external electronics partners, translating system requirements into clear technical expectations
• Evaluate design tradeoffs and present recommendations to balance performance, reliability, and cost objectives
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful system integration
• Ensure designs align with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Communicate technical concepts, progress, and risks effectively to both technical teams and leadership stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7 years of experience in electrical systems or electro-mechanical product development
• Strong background in system architecture, analysis, and validation methodologies
• Experience developing and executing design verification plans and interpreting results
• Proven experience working with external vendors and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with reliability and risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA or similar approaches)
• Strong communication and technical presentation skills

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.


EEO Notice


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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.