HED is an industry leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and application of innovative vehicle controls, displays, and telematics systems for on- and off-highway vehicle OEMs. Our application development tools, and engineering services enable OEMs flexibility and easy configurability to create customized vehicle control systems.
Are you an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for innovation and precision? We are seeking an experienced and innovative Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture and development of advanced vehicle electronics for off-highway applications, including control modules, power systems, and display platforms. As a senior technical leader, you will drive robust, scalable designs, provide technical direction across multiple programs, and help establish engineering best practices. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will mentor engineers, influence technology strategy, and support the organization’s journey toward functional safety compliance, including ISO 26262. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on next-generation products and the future of our engineering capabilities.
If you’re ready to take ownership of complex challenges and help drive innovation in rugged, real-world environments, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for electrical design across multiple programs and product platforms
- Define and drive system-level architectures for ECMs, power electronics, and vehicle display/HMI systems
- Lead complex design tradeoffs involving performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability
- Establish and promote engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across teams
- Lead the design of robust electronic systems for harsh off-highway environments, including:
- Advanced power management systems (conversion, distribution, protection, sequencing)
- High-performance embedded systems and processor-based architectures
- High-speed interfaces and memory subsystems (DDR design, layout, and signal integrity)
- Vehicle display systems (LCD technology, optical performance, integration, and interfaces)
- Own schematic design and oversee PCB layout for complex designs, ensuring excellence in:
- Signal and power integrity
- EMI/EMC mitigation strategies
- Thermal and mechanical robustness
- Guide technical decision-making on tools, components, and design methodologies.
- Apply DFM, DFT, and DFR best practices
- Ensure designs meet applicable automotive/off-highway standards (ISO 16750, ISO 7637, CISPR 25, etc.).
- Lead electrical compliance testing, including:
- CAN network robustness and validation
- USB compliance and interoperability
- Ethernet performance and signal integrity
- Oversee system integration, bring-up, and validation for complex multi-domain systems
- Define comprehensive validation strategies including EMC, environmental, and system-level testing
- Lead resolution of critical technical issues using structured root cause methodologies (8D, 5-Why)
- Partner with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless system integration and production launch
- Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation into product roadmaps
- Provide technical oversight across multiple programs, identifying risks and ensuring successful execution
- Lead design reviews and provide expert-level guidance across programs
- Guide engineering change strategy and product evolution across lifecycle phases
- Mentor senior and junior engineers, elevating team capability in key technical domains
- Support RFQ efforts with architecture definition, cost / performance tradeoffs, and engineering estimates
- Act as a senior technical interface for customers, supporting design reviews, issue resolution, and system validation
- Provide leadership in complex field investigations and customer-critical issues
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- BS Electrical Engineering (or related field)
Experience and/or Training
- 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably within the automotive or off-highway electronics industry.
- Strong experience with:
- Complex electronic system architecture and design
- Schematic capture and complex PCB design, including HDI design techniques (Altium preferred)
- Power electronics and power management systems
- Embedded systems and microcontrollers
- High-speed design and validation (DDR memory, USB, Ethernet, CAN)
- EMI/EMC design principles
- Experience selecting and integrating LCD / display systems
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field)
- Experience designing for rugged environments (temperature, vibration, electrical transients)
- Familiarity with automotive standards (ISO 16750, ISO 7637, CISPR 25)
- Experience with functional safety concepts (ISO 26262)
- Experience influencing system architecture across multiple products or platforms
- Demonstrated mentorship and technical leadership across teams
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Infrequent travel to a customer’s location may be required.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology projects.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a difference in the world and in our communities.
