Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a key role in a structured product development process that transforms conceptual ideas into application‑ready, modular, and scalable ruggedized displays, tablets, and mission‑critical computing systems. This role focuses on creating highly reliable hardware designed to perform in demanding defense, aerospace, and other high‑reliability environments.

The position encompasses the full electrical hardware lifecycle—system architecture, detailed design, prototyping, validation, and preparation for manufacturing—while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver fully integrated solutions. The ideal candidate has at least ten years of experience developing electrical hardware for rugged or mission‑critical applications, a strong grasp of MIL‑STD requirements, and a record of delivering robust systems in fast‑paced environments.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

System Design & Architecture

• Develop system‑level architectures and block diagrams.
• Select, design, and validate digital, analog, and power electronics.
• Create preliminary bills of materials (BOMs).

Detailed Design & Engineering

• Produce detailed circuit designs using modern ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer).
• Collaborate on PCB physical layout.
• Utilize Government‑Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) resources to assess component failures, obsolescence risks, and counterfeit concerns.
• Analyze technical data to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and ruggedization standards.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Prototyping & Validation

• Support prototype builds and hands‑on bring‑up.
• Conduct prototype testing to verify functional performance.
• Perform circuit design evaluations, signal integrity analysis, thermal considerations, and EMI/EMC mitigation activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as MIL‑STD, DO‑160, and customer‑specific environmental/electrical requirements.
• Participate in and support qualification testing.

Manufacturing Preparation & Release

• Participate in Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and incorporate improvements.
• Finalize BOMs, engineering change notices (ECNs), and all supporting documentation.
• Release complete engineering packages to manufacturing.

Associated Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide subject‑matter expertise during proposals, product planning discussions, and customer‑facing technical engagements.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and program management to ensure alignment with performance and compliance goals.
• Prepare for and participate in design reviews including PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR.
• Promote best practices in DFM, DFA, and DFT across the product lifecycle.
• Engage in engineering peer reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support other engineers across PCB design, analog/digital development, and ruggedization techniques.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Advanced expertise in high‑speed digital design, power supply architecture, and embedded hardware development.
• Strong understanding of ruggedization, thermal management, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Proficiency with ECAD platforms such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar tools.
• Solid knowledge of compliance standards including MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, and DO‑160.
• Experience working within structured New Product Introduction (NPI) and phase‑gate development processes.
• Ability to combine strategic engineering insight with hands‑on problem‑solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross‑functional engagement.
• High attention to detail with disciplined documentation and process adherence.
• Commitment to mentorship and fostering engineering excellence.
• Dedication to delivering reliable, high‑performance systems for mission‑critical applications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of hardware design and development experience in rugged, defense, aerospace, or similarly demanding environments.
• Experience working with military‑grade or high‑reliability electronics is strongly preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required; eligibility for security clearance may be required.

Physical Demands

• Regular activities include sitting, talking, hearing, and vision-based tasks.
• Frequent walking, reaching, handling, and use of hands.
• Occasional lifting/moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment with temperature control.
• Possible exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing processes.
• Typical noise levels are moderate.