Director, Systems Engineering

Littelfuse

Director of Systems Engineering at Littelfuse focusing on system-level strategy and customer engagement across power switching and circuit protection portfolio. Collaborating with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams for product innovation.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define system-level strategies by translating customer application requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectures
Engage with key customers and industry leaders to understand emerging trends and position Littelfuse as a technology partner of choice
Influence product roadmaps through close collaboration with Product Management, including development of business cases for new growth opportunities
Lead system-level validation efforts , including definition and execution of application testing to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance
Develop technical content such as application notes, white papers, and reference designs to support customer adoption and establish thought leadership
Enable Sales and Field Application Engineers (FAEs) with actionable technical insights, tools, and training
Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Marketing, and Sales in a global, matrixed organization
Lead through influence , leveraging technical expertise to guide teams and decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of experience in electrical systems, power electronics, or semiconductor applications
Demonstrated expertise in system-level design, architecture, and application engineering
Strong understanding of global safety and regulatory standards (UL, IEC, ISO, AEC)
Proven ability to translate customer needs into technical and business solutions
Experience influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Background in semiconductor, circuit protection, or power electronics industries preferred.
Up to 30% global travel required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation and benefits
performance-based incentives
flexible work arrangements
development opportunities

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

system-level designarchitectureapplication engineeringpower electronicssemiconductor applicationsapplication testingtechnical content developmentbusiness case developmentcustomer application requirementsscalable technical solutions

Soft Skills

influencecollaborationleadershipcommunicationcross-functional alignmentcustomer engagementthought leadershiptrainingdecision-makingactionable insights

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringUL complianceIEC complianceISO complianceAEC compliance