Senior Electrical Systems Engineer – Architecture & Integration

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer – Architecture & Integration

Location: Troy, Michigan (Onsite)

Company: Hybrid Design Services, Inc. (HDS)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $150,000–$185,000 annually, depending on experience and demonstrated capabilities, plus bonus potential

Design Complete Electrical Systems. See Them Become Hardware.

Hybrid Design Services (HDS) develops advanced battery systems, high-voltage power distribution systems, and vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, specialty, and defense applications.

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and wants meaningful responsibility for developing complete electrical systems.

At HDS, engineers influence system architecture, component selection, electrical interfaces, prototype development, and integration. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers to turn technical concepts into practical, functioning hardware.

This is a hands-on technical position—not a personnel management role.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership of electrical system designs while collaborating with other engineers and technical specialists. We also welcome strong engineers who are ready to expand their responsibilities into system architecture and technical leadership.

Our Projects Include:

• High-voltage battery and energy-storage systems.
• Vehicle power distribution and protection systems.
• Commercial vehicle electrification.
• Specialty and off-road vehicle systems.
• Defense energy-storage and electrical distribution systems.
• Advanced prototype and low-volume production programs.

What You'll Do

Electrical Architecture & System Design

Develop electrical architectures and system-level designs for advanced battery systems, power distribution equipment, and electrified vehicle applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop electrical system architectures and define how components and subsystems connect and interact.
• Create system-level electrical schematics, interconnection diagrams, and electrical interface definitions.
• Select and specify electrical components, connectors, wiring, and circuit protection devices.
• Evaluate electrical architectures for functionality, safety, reliability, and practical implementation.
• Address system-level engineering challenges involving power distribution, electrical protection, grounding, and component integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, electronics, and manufacturing engineers to develop complete system solutions.
• Take technical ownership of assigned electrical designs, from initial architecture through prototype development and validation.

Engineering Development & Integration

Work directly with engineering teams and physical hardware to:

• Support prototype builds and electrical system integration.
• Troubleshoot electrical and system-level problems.
• Evaluate system performance and investigate technical issues.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
• Support laboratory testing, system validation, and design improvements.
• Help resolve technical challenges encountered during development and integration.

Systems Engineering

Contribute to the engineering processes necessary to develop reliable and well-defined electrical systems, including:

• Electrical and system requirements.
• Interface and design specifications.
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R).
• Engineering documentation and design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically 5 years of relevant electrical systems engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing electrical system architectures, system-level schematics, or electrical interconnection designs.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, wiring, connectors, circuit protection, and electrical interfaces.
• Experience selecting and integrating electrical components and subsystems.
• Ability to independently evaluate technical problems and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Troy, Michigan.

We welcome both experienced engineers capable of independently leading system architecture development and strong electrical systems engineers who are ready to assume greater technical responsibility.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:

• Automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, or defense vehicle electrical systems.
• Electric and hybrid vehicle electrical architectures.
• High-voltage battery systems and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• High-voltage distribution, contactors, precharge systems, HVIL, and isolation monitoring.
• Vehicle wiring architectures and electrical distribution systems.
• CAN-based vehicle systems.
• Electrical CAD tools for system schematics and interconnection drawings.
• Requirements development, DFMEA, and DVP&R.
• Prototype development, testing, and vehicle integration.
• Electrical safety and relevant industry standards.

Experience with every technology listed above is not required. We value strong engineering fundamentals, practical experience, and sound technical judgment.

Why Join HDS?

Work on Complete Systems

Take part in developing electrical architectures and integrated systems rather than working exclusively on a narrowly defined component.

See Your Designs Become Hardware

Work directly with prototypes, test equipment, and functioning systems throughout development.

Diverse Engineering Challenges

Contribute to projects involving commercial vehicles, specialty equipment, defense applications, and advanced energy systems.

Collaborative Engineering Environment

Work with a small, experienced engineering team where technical contributions and practical problem-solving matter.

Opportunity for Growth

Expand your technical responsibilities and leadership as you develop expertise in electrical system architecture and integration.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $150,000–$185,000 annually, commensurate with experience and demonstrated technical capabilities.

Additional Compensation: Performance-based bonus potential.

Benefits include:

• 401(k).
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Work Location: Onsite in Troy, Michigan.

Defense Programs: Some projects may require U.S. Person status based on customer, contractual, or export-control requirements.

Join Our Engineering Team Today

If you enjoy developing complete electrical systems, solving practical engineering problems, and seeing your designs become functioning hardware, we'd like to hear from you.

HDS offers the opportunity to make meaningful technical contributions to a diverse range of advanced engineering programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Systems engineering: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person