Job Posting Start Date 06-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-31-2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Summary</h2><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an <b>Principal Systems Engineer  </b>located in <b>San Jose, CA (remote)</b></p><p></p><p>Reporting to the <b>Director, Field Applications </b>the <b>Principal Systems Engineer </b>will be accountable for providing partnership and collaboration to customers (senior <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">engineering/architect</span> roles) in understanding and developing systems requirements and architectural considerations.</p><p></p><p><b>What a typical day looks like:</b></p><ul><li><p>Interface with external (senior engineering, systems, architect roles) and internal (CTO, R&D, Product Marketing, FAE’s) stakeholders with the goal of understanding and then articulating customer systems and architectural considerations.</p></li><li><p>Travels to customer sites for in-person discussions on technology and products. </p></li><li><p>Travels to tradeshows and other company events to represent Flex technologies.</p></li><li><p>Travel will range from 20%-40% of the time.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the Sales and the FAE teams to coordinate customer activities.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintains external and internal stakeholder relationships.</p></li><li><p>Lead complex conversations with customers to understand requirements and articulate design possibilities, and internally to relay this information and understand design capabilities, initiatives and priorities.</p></li><li><p>Lead internal conversations to understand present postures and limitations, and articulate possibilities helping with setting technology direction.</p></li><li><p>Works with all parties involved, including ODM’s, etc. to create and maintain clarity.</p></li><li><p>Develop technology roadmaps for customers (by gathering information from them) and present them internally.</p></li><li><p>Co-develop technology roadmap for Flex (with design) and present them to the customers.</p></li><li><p>Help define new products with customer requirements and new technology knowledge..</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>The experience we’re looking to add to our team, </b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent), Master’s preferred</p></li><li><p>8+ years of experience in Technical Marketing or Architecture or Applications or Design or Systems Engineering of DC/DC converters</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of the DC/DC conversion market as well as design considerations</p></li><li><p>Experience interfacing with Engineering management at Tier 1 customers</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>EC37</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you'll receive for the great work you provide:</b></p><ul><li>Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li>Matching 401(k) Contributions</li><li>Vacation and Paid Sick Time</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Pay Range (Applicable to California)<h3></h3><h3></h3>$153,500.00 USD - $211,000.00 USD Annual<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>Design, Process & Technology Engineering<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Is Sponsorship Available?</p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">accessibility@flex.com</span> and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).