Senior Engineer – Electronics
Role Snapshot
CompanyConfidential Employer
LocationGroton, Connecticut, USA
IndustryDefense
CompensationDOE
Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire
Remote StatusNo Remote
Total Openings1
Work Experience4 years
Opportunity
This is a rare chance to join a highly specialized Sensing and Communications Department where your expertise in analog and digital circuit design will directly impact next-generation maritime technologies. You will be entrusted with end-to-end ownership of complex electronic systems, from initial design and prototyping through production and sustainment. Every day, you'll tackle challenges that push the boundaries of signal processing, embedded systems, and power management in a mission-critical domain.
Your work will involve designing custom mixed-signal PCBs, integrating analog sensors, ADCs, and microcontrollers, and troubleshooting multi-layer boards. You will use your lab skills to test and validate designs, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless system integration. The projects you support are essential to underwater operations, and your contributions will be visible in real-world exercises.
The ideal candidate brings a degree in electrical engineering and a proven track record of delivering high-density PCBs for R&D or production environments. You are adept at low-noise design, comfortable with DSP concepts, and proficient with lab equipment. Beyond technical skill, you are a mentor, a clear communicator, and someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas can shape product direction.
Full relocation is provided to Groton, Connecticut, with an option to work from Concord, Massachusetts. In this position, you won't just fill a seat—you'll help define what's possible in maritime electronics. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and grow your career alongside a team that prizes innovation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply today to explore how your skills can contribute to some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the industry.
Non-Negotiables
- You must hold a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics
- You need eight or more years of relevant experience with a BSEE, or five with an MSEE, or four with a Ph.D
- Extensive experience designing complex, multi-layer, high-density printed circuit boards is essential
- You must have extensive hands-on experience designing with analog sensors, ADCs, and embedded processors
- Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment, including digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators, is required
- You must have a proven ability to troubleshoot PCBs and electronics assemblies, including cables, sensors, grounding, and noise
- You must be able to grasp, organize, and communicate complex electrical concepts and interface effectively within a multidisciplinary team
What's In It For You
- Full relocation assistance is provided to Groton, Connecticut, with an option to be based out of the Concord, Massachusetts office
- You will work on exciting, technically challenging, and cutting-edge underwater maritime technologies
- The small-company environment rewards technical excellence and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, giving you real influence over projects
- You will have direct interaction with colleagues and customers who value innovation and creativity, fostering a collaborative and stimulating workplace
- This role exposes you to a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields, enabling unique growth opportunities and continuous learning
- You will enjoy a culture where mentoring and knowledge sharing are integral, and your contributions are recognized
- Competitive benefits and a direct-hire career path provide long-term stability and professional development
Responsibilities
- You will design, integrate, and troubleshoot complex electrical and electro-mechanical systems from concept through production and sustainment
- You will lead the design, procurement, and testing of custom analog and digital PCBs, ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards
- You will travel as needed to support field exercises, providing hands-on technical expertise in maritime environments
- You will communicate technical concepts clearly across teams and provide project leadership to drive successful outcomes
- You will mentor junior engineering staff, sharing your knowledge in electronics design and board troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
- An M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics is highly valued
- Experience designing electronics specifically for underwater maritime systems will give you a significant advantage
- Prior experience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or business development pursuits is a plus
- Experience working in an R&D environment within small, multidisciplinary teams is preferred
- A background in mentoring junior EE staff on electronics design, PCB implementation, and board troubleshooting is desired
- Experience briefing customers on technical topics is beneficial
- Familiarity with C/C++ coding for microcontrollers or similar languages such as Python would be a strong asset
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