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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Tennant Company - **Location:** Golden Valley, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,000.0 - $150,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Computer Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Digital Technology, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Network Interface Controllers, MATLAB, Mathcad, Requirements Management, RS-232, Simulink, USB, Pspice, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g24wi5 ## About the Role + Creative, dynamic team player, able to lead cross-functional groups. + Well-developed problem solving and root cause analysis capabilities. + Experience leading architectural decision using model-based system engineering (MBSE) tools. + Experience leading electrical design activities including developing cost and schedule targets. + Experience leveraging modeling and simulation of systems to augment requirement validation and verification. + Flexibility to adapt and drive progress when design aspects are not fully defined or evolve over time. + Effective communication with an ability to explain complex technical challenges to stakeholders., + BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7+ years of experience. + Prior electrical system design of electric vehicles highly desirable. + Proven track-record of technical leadership in electrical architecture design and implementation. + Experience with electrical systems integration, including: harnessing, connectors, cable routing, mechanical protection (sleeving), and electrical protection (fuses, circuit breakers). + History of working effectively on cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Hardware, Systems, Software, Production, Supply Chain, etc.). + Experience in requirements decomposition, development, authoring, and verification along with usage of requirements management tools and interface control documentation. + Proven ability to de-risk complicated projects by breaking them into development milestones and proof-of-concept efforts. + History with task management and defect tracking tools such as Jira. + Ability to present complex technical information to internal and external stakeholders. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: + Expertise in control systems modeling, design, analysis, and simulation using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, MathCad, or PSpice. + Experience with communication interfaces and networks including CAN, RS-232, Ethernet, and USB. + Power electronics, power systems, and closed loop control systems experience preferred. + Experience with mechanical design software basic functionality with tools such as Solidworks. ## Description + Work closely with product management and other key stakeholders to define the strategy and technical roadmap for electrification of new and existing Tennant machines. + Translate business requirements into well-designed, implemented, and documented solutions. + Establish functional requirements and performance targets for electrical sub-systems. + Develop new ideas/hypotheses, conduct quick Proofs-of-Concept (POCs) to validate them and de-risk development. + Technical lead of machine control system designs, working with cross-functional teams to execute complex engineering projects. + Document and share best practices to enable design improvements, reuse and maintenance. + Lead and participate in Design Reviews. + Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external vendors and design services teams. + Understanding of electrical system development including wiring harnesses, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), embedded software, and regulatory testing (UL, IEC, EMC). ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)