Our client, a leading federal defense contractor has a long-term contract opening for a Sr. Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to be a key part of a cross functional team responsible for the design of complex and mission critical electrical hardware systems. In this role, you will primarily support the Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across our other business areas.-

You will have the opportunity to be involved during all program phases, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, defining routing constraints, directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities, and finally support the manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of the hardware system.

You will work with both internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meets their high expectations.

Required Skills

- Due to the nature of work being performed, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program
- Experience with circuit card designs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high speed interfaces
- Advanced knowledge of the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools suite for schematic entry, constraint manager, and HyperLynx Signa
- Integrity/Power Integrity analysis
- Ability to persevere through deign challenges with minimal direction
Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on your concepts and ideas
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation