Hiring: Sr. Electrical Architecture Engineer Company: Blue Bird Corporation Location: Troy, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:01:43 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Cargo, Program Management, R, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •Demonstrated experience defining vehicle electrical architecture, communication networks, and electrical integration strategies for production vehicle programs •Operational familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262), cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), and ASPICE principles •Takes ownership of complex technical challenges and drives them to resolution •Thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating new architectures from a clean sheet Required Skills: •This is a high-impact technical leadership role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building new architectures from a clean sheet, and wants meaningful ownership over the electrical foundation of an entirely new vehicle platform. •Electrical Architecture Ownership: Define and own the vehicle electrical architecture, including power distribution strategy, grounding philosophy, wiring topology, electrical interfaces, and system partitioning. •Vehicle Network Architecture: Develop CAN, J1939, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and future communication network architectures supporting propulsion, body controls, diagnostics, telematics, and vehicle systems. •High-Voltage & Low-Voltage Integration: Lead integration of 12V/24V electrical systems and high-voltage propulsion architectures, including batteries, inverters, DC/DC converters, charging systems, and power electronics. •Electrical Interface Definition: Develop and maintain electrical interface definitions, connector strategies, communication mappings, and integration requirements between vehicle systems and suppliers. •Wiring & Harness Architecture: Define vehicle wiring architecture, harness topology, routing strategy, electrical protection, connector selection, and serviceability requirements. •Cross-Functional Systems Integration: Partner with Systems Integration, Propulsion Integration, Vehicle Integration & Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams to ensure electrical architecture supports vehicle-level integration and launch readiness. •Supplier & External Engineering Leadership: Provide technical direction to suppliers and external engineering partners while maintaining ownership of electrical architecture, design quality, technical deliverables, and engineering decisions. Qualifications: •Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!