Senior Principal, System Architect

Job description

Role Purpose

Define and drive next‑generation electrical distribution architectures leveraging DC systems, solid‑state technologies, and power conversion, addressing emerging applications such as Building of the Future and solar-enabled infrastructures. Contribute to innovation, competency build-up, and business development through concrete demonstrators and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Definition Develop DC and hybrid AC/DC distribution architectures

• Integrate solid-state protection and power converters
• Ensure system optimization (performance, cost, scalability, sustainability) Technology & Roadmap
• Build and drive roadmap on DC, solid-state, and conversion technologies
• Lead exploration and pre-development activities
• Monitor technology trends and standards evolution

Competency Development

• Build expertise in DC systems, solid-state protection, and power electronics
• Act as reference architect within International Engineering Cross-Entity Collaboration
• Work with: DC System Company (Amsterdam) Competency Center (Grenoble)
• Contribute to shared architectures and platforms

Business & Market Interface

• Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing
• Translate market needs into technical solutions and value propositions Innovation & Delivery Lead PoC development, including: BGRT office parking demonstrator (solar + DC + conversion)
• Ensure scalable and replicable solutions

Customer Engagement

• Engage key customers to explore new opportunities and validate use cases Support Schneider positioning as thought leader in next-gen distribution Key Success Metrics Delivery of BGRT PoC Defined DC distribution reference architectures
• Demonstrated competency ramp-up Effective international collaboration Identification of new customer opportunities

Profile Experience

• 10+ years in electrical distribution, power electronics, or system architecture Experience in innovation / complex system development Exposure to international and matrix environments

Technical Skills

Electrical distribution (AC/DC) Power converters and energy systems Solid-state technologies (SiC/GaN is a plus) Soft Skills System thinking & innovation mindset Strong collaboration & influence skills Customer-oriented, execution-driven Autonomous with high ownership Rewards designed for you Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you.

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