Senior Vehicle Electrical Control Systems (VECS) Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Vehicle Electrical Control Systems (VECS) Engineer role is onsite in Novi, Michigan. The posting gives a starting annual pay range of $96,000 to $127,000 for Minnesota; it does not state a separate Michigan range. The role supports development of Polaris off-road vehicles and their rider experience. The engineer owns assigned electrical features from concept through vehicle realization, translating customer and product needs into requirements, system behavior, and testable functionality. The role aligns cross-functional teams and drives integration, validation, and readiness for production.

What you'll do

• Own assigned electrical features from concept through vehicle realization. Define customer experience, feature behavior, acceptance criteria, and technical direction
• author traceable requirements and develop logical behavior, architectures, and interfaces. Use MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and other modeling methods to evaluate concepts. Lead cross-functional execution, develop prototypes when useful, and lead feature risk and compliance activities including DFMEAs. Develop system-level test cases and integration plans
• perform vehicle testing, calibration, CAN-data analysis, issue triage, and production-readiness assessments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior engineer

vehicle electrical control systems

vecs

off-road vehicles

systems engineering

matlab/simulink

stateflow

can data

vehicle testing

novi mi

polaris

$96,000–$127,000/year (minnesota range)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off
• gym and personal training reimbursement
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• employee stock ownership and discounted stock purchase plans
• profit-sharing plan.

Why this role

Combines model-based systems engineering, cross-functional technical leadership, and hands-on off-road vehicle development.

About the employer

Polaris Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.