Electrical Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Own the complete electrical architecture across all vehicle platforms.
• Design and maintain battery, inverter and charger, solar, shore power, DC and AC distribution, lighting, monitoring and control, and vehicle integration systems.
• Design and maintain the CAN-bus network and digital switching architecture, including node definition, addressing, and bus reliability.
• Integrate touchscreen control, monitoring, and digital-switching systems (e.g., Garmin) for unified control of power, lighting, climate, and tank systems.
• Own onboard connectivity systems — Starlink, cellular, and Wi-Fi — including routing, antennas, and power management.
• Define electrical standards and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., NEC, RVIA, UL, and FCC where applicable).

Product Development

• Develop electrical specifications and design requirements.
• Evaluate and qualify new electrical components and technologies.
• Support prototype development and validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews and product launch activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across existing products.

Engineering Documentation

• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, CAN-bus and network diagrams, BOMs, and product specifications.
• Create assembly instructions, service documentation, troubleshooting guides, and testing and validation procedures.

Manufacturing Support

• Develop manufacturing assembly guides and work instructions.
• Support production troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Train manufacturing teams on electrical systems and installation standards.

Service & Quality Support

• Investigate warranty claims and field failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Improve product reliability and serviceability.
• Support customer and service team technical escalations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management on new product development.
• Support Purchasing and Supply Chain with component selection and vendor qualification.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure technical accuracy of customer-facing materials.
• Support Service and Quality teams in continuous product improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in electrical system design.
• Experience with DC power systems, lithium battery systems, inverters, chargers, solar systems, and vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience with CAN bus networking and digital switching systems.
• Experience integrating touchscreen control and monitoring systems (e.g., Garmin) and onboard connectivity (Starlink, cellular, Wi-Fi).
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and wiring documentation.
• Experience with CAD and electrical design software.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in RV, camper van, marine, automotive, or specialty vehicle manufacturing.
• Familiarity with low-voltage DC systems, BMS, and off-grid energy management.
• Hands-on experience with Garmin (or comparable) digital-switching and display ecosystems and CAN / NMEA 2000 protocols.
• Experience designing connectivity and antenna systems for mobile or off-grid applications.
• Experience working in an ERP-integrated engineering environment.

Success Metrics

• Electrical system reliability.
• Reduction in electrical warranty claims.
• Documentation completeness and accuracy.
• Product launch execution.
• Manufacturing support effectiveness.
• Product cost optimization.
• Continuous improvement implementation.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Noovo offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and the chance to own the electrical architecture of a fast-growing camper van manufacturer.