Principal Electrical Engineer

About the Company

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Own the EE development process, establishing best practices for schematic capture, PCB layout, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Manage interfaces with a large matrix of key stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration
• Leverage and direct both internal engineering talent and external Tier 1/2 partners to execute complex hardware roadmaps
• Provide expert-level review of EE schematics and data sheets for high-performance SoCs, MCUs, and FPGAs
• Partner with Lab and Test teams to define ATE and HIL testing requirements to validate hardware stability
• Drive EE development for next-generation platform ECUs from initial concept through mass production
• Lead initiatives to drive BOM cost down, improve hardware reliability, and accelerate time-to-market

Requirements

• Minimum of 20+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering and hardware validation
• Extensive experience in safety-critical or highly regulated industries
• Expert-level proficiency in reading and interpreting complex EE schematics
• Deep understanding of IPC-A-610/620 quality levels
• Proven success in greenfield product development from concept to high-volume production
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with automotive-grade electronics and high-voltage DC systems
• Experience with complex wiring harness architectures
• Proven ability to execute cost-avoidance strategies through design optimizations