Electrical Engineer III - Powertrain Systems

Join the Revolution at Zero Motorcycles!

There’s the cushy comfort of the mundane; then, there’s the thrill of pioneering work. Being here is the latter.

It started with our first Zero S, shipped in 2010 – a bold step into the future of electric mobility. Since then, we’ve been at the forefront of the electric vehicle movement, delivering award‑winning motorcycles and electrifying sport and utility vehicles for leading OEMs. With cutting‑edge technology and relentless craftsmanship, we push the boundaries of performance and sustainability, making every ride more thrilling and the world a little more sustainable.

We’ve only scratched the surface. Join us in leading the revolution of electric mobility.

Zero Motorcycles is seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of our powertrain electrical hardware and systems. The successful candidate will join a seasoned electric powertrain design team and will have the opportunity for significant contribution to the success of designs, team goals, and company goals. The scope of this role includes embedded electronics design, Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) development, power electronics design, and powertrain system integration.

In addition to development work, this role will support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities in support of development, field, and manufacturing issues. This is a hands‑on role located at our R&D facility in Scotts Valley, CA, reporting to the manager of Powertrain Systems Engineering.

• Requirements definition, CAD design, simulation and analysis, component selection, bring‑up, and testing, and supplier support for:
  • Embedded hardware design (ECUs, battery management systems);
  • Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) development;
  • Power electronics (DC‑DC converters, chargers, motor controllers).
• System level architecture design, testing, and documentation development.
• Participation in design reviews, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, and test report reviews.
• The creation and maintenance of design documentation in accordance with internal best practices.
• Participation in long‑term powertrain architecture planning.

• Close collaboration with development partners’ technical teams throughout the program development lifecycle.
• Collaboration with customer service in support of field RCCA activities.
• Collaboration with operations to support:
  • New product introduction (NPI);
  • Manufacturing RCCA activities;
  • Supplier qualification.

• Realistic time assessment of competing priorities and clear communication with your manager and the program management team.
• Maintaining the status of activities in our program activity tracking system.
• Presenting concerns clearly and concisely (even when solutions are not clear).

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar area (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronics first‑principles.
• 5+ years of design experience of electrical and electronic systems in at least two of the following disciplines:
  • Vehicle electrical and/ or functional architecture design;
  • Embedded hardware operating within a multi‑node network;
  • Power electronics;
  • EWIS design.
• Demonstrable troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability with complex integrated electronic and electrical systems.
• Strong technical writing and documentation organization skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills and presentation skills for both technical and management audiences.
• Self‑management orientation with ownership mindset.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%.
• Ability to take calls before or after typical work hours, to connect with internal and external partners in different time zones.

Selected candidate must be authorized to work for any US company, without current or future need of sponsorship for US work authorization.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for any work visa.

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