Seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a leading national provider of federal defense drones, security drones, and public safety drones. This is a hands-on, onsite role focused on PCB design and power electronics for drone systems and ground stations. The engineer owns the full design lifecycle: schematic capture, layout, DFM, test, and production.

The position is 100% onsite in Sanford, FL and our client is looking to onboard on a Direct Hire as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

- Develop high-power and control electronics for high-performance multi-rotor drone
systems from initial concept through production
- All aspects of PCB Design (schematic capture, layout, manufacturing, test)
- All aspects of electronics documentation (design, manufacturing, test)
- Electronics failure analysis and mitigation
- Interface with technicians to provide electronic assembly and test assistance
- Contribute to product roadmap (new features and / or new products)
- Interface with contract manufacturers to facilitate the timely manufacturing of quality
electronic subassemblies

Required Skills

- Must be US Citizen due to gov't requirement
- Bachelor-s degree in Electrical Engineering (or comparable)
- 7-10 years of PCB design software experience; preferred tools are Altium Designer, but familiarity with any PCB design software is acceptable
- "Complex board design, RF systems, or power design"
- Substantial, independent, PCB design experience
- Any combination of test, analog, RF/461, high-speed design experience

Strong Preferences:
- High-speed design experience is a highly desired (almost a non-negotiable): USB, Ethernet, DDR memory, microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGAs, or similar
- Full lifecycle experience from concept through production; concept through prototype is the higher priority if a candidate doesn't cover the full range
- RF/EMI experience, ideally MIL-STD-461
- Background in defense, aerospace, UAS, or robotics; domain is flexible if board complexity is there
- Power electronics design experience is valued but not a substitute for PCB design depth

Other Qualifications and Competencies:
- Proven track record of success in product development
- Thrives in a high-tempo environment and able to rapidly shift focus with company
priorities
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
- Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance the
performance of oneself, others, and the company
- Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
(written and verbal)
- Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above all else