Electrical Design Engineer
Job in
Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California, 91382, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
Motive Workforce
Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Electrical Design Engineer | High-Performance Vehicles. Hands-On Hardware
• Wire Harnesses
• High-Voltage Systems.
Location:
Santa Clarita, CA. Type:
Year to year contract job.
If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer who wants to see your designs become real hardware, this role puts you at the center of motor sport high-performance vehicle development. You’ll work hands-on across electrical architecture, wire harnesses, high-voltage systems, and prototype builds, collaborating closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
This is not a siloed CAD role. You’ll be involved from concept through build, test, and early production, owning real systems on real vehicles.
What You’ll Be Doing- Design and develop electrical components, subsystems, wire harnesses, and high-voltage systems
- Create 3D/2D electrical designs using CATIA V5/V6 or 3
DEXPERIENCE - Perform engineering calculations to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals
- Support prototype builds, assembly trials, and manufacturing activities
- Work directly with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation; support DFM reviews
- Troubleshoot design and build issues and drive solutions to closure
- Participate in technical and cross-functional problem-solving sessions
- Travel as needed for supplier visits, testing, or track support
- 3 – 5+ years of electrical design engineering experience
- Automotive, motorsports, aerospace, or similar preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Hands-on experience with:
- High-voltage electrical systems
- Core electrical engineering fundamentals
- Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 or 3
DEXPERIENCE - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, create BOMs, and perform tolerance stack-ups
- Strong communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to travel for development and support activities
- Your work goes directly onto high-performance vehicles
- Strong ownership from concept through build
- Close collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers, not just engineering
- Fast-paced development with visible results
- Ideal for engineers who want to stay hands-on and technically sharp
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