Electrical Engineer II – Defense Systems
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Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Warren, MI
Description
Join Synergy Solutions as a contingent Electrical Engineer II – Defense Systems supporting engineering teams on critical manufacturing initiatives. These flexible roles provide hands-on experience in innovative environments and are perfect for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your technical skills, work with cutting-edge systems, and grow within a dynamic engineering setting.
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for the design, development, validation, and troubleshooting of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical systems and wire harnesses. The Electrical Engineer II will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to develop robust electrical architectures, optimize wire harness packaging, support vehicle builds, and validate electrical system performance. The ideal candidate has experience with vehicle electrical systems, wire harness design, CAN communication, and electrical diagnostics in a fast-paced product development environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design and develop vehicle electrical systems and wiring solutions based on customer and program requirements
• Develop wire harness topology, partitioning, packaging, and retention strategies
• Create and release electrical schematics and wire harness drawings using: Mentor Graphics / Zuken E3 / similar EDS software
• Maintain electrical component packaging within a 3D CAD environment
• Participate in design reviews with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Support electrical compatibility reviews and wire harness design approvals
• Develop and maintain: Bill of Materials (BOM) / DFMEA / DVP / supporting engineering documentation
• Support wire harness builds, vehicle builds, prototype development, and validation testing
• Collaborate with program teams, CAE engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing throughout product development
• Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle electrical systems using: CAN tools / Digital Volt Meter (DVM) / Oscilloscope / diagnostic equipment
• Support module configuration, software flashing, and electrical system validation
• Develop and execute electrical circuit functionality tests
• Perform first article inspections and verify supplier-built assemblies meet engineering specifications
• Document root cause analysis and support corrective actions for electrical issues
Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in: Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology / related engineering discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in vehicle electrical engineering or electrical system development
• U.S. Citizen
• Experience designing electrical systems using industry standards
• Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuits, and electronic systems
• Experience operating: Oscilloscope / Digital Volt Meter (DVM) / electrical test equipment
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of: SAE J1292 / IPC-A-620 / USCAR 21 standards
• Experience using: Mentor Graphics / Zuken E3 / AutoCAD
• Experience with: CAN communication / module configuration / ECU flashing / DBC file creation / diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) / vehicle data logging
• Experience developing: Topology block diagrams / circuit protection / grounding strategies / harness partitioning / DFMEA / DVP
• Military or defense industry experience
Skills & Abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting prototype vehicle builds and validation programs
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems at the component and vehicle level
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering projects
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers
• High attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence
EEOC:
Synergy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Synergy, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and may not be a complete and detailed list of tasks. Employee must perform any and all other duties assigned by his or her supervisor. Additionally, this job description does not constitute a contract of employment and that the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.