Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location:
Leander, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type:
Full-time

Compensation:
$115,000 – $140,000 annually

Work Authorization Requirement:
Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or eligible status)

Overview

An advanced defense technology organization is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and integrate electronic systems for autonomous platforms.

This role focuses on developing the electrical backbone of complex aerospace and autonomous systems, taking designs from concept through prototyping, validation, and field deployment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong experience in electrical hardware design, PCB development, embedded systems, and hardware testing who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development

• Design and develop electrical systems from concept through production.
• Create and review:
  • Schematics
  • PCB layouts
  • Electrical documentation
  • Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  • Test procedures
• Support hardware architecture decisions and system-level electrical integration.

Prototype Development & Testing

• Support hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Perform:
  • Signal integrity testing
  • Power system validation
  • Hardware debugging
• Use laboratory equipment including:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • Electrical testing equipment
• Build, solder, assemble, and troubleshoot prototype hardware.

Power Systems & Hardware Integration

• Design and support:
  • Battery management systems
  • Voltage regulation systems
  • Power distribution systems
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems teams to ensure successful integration.
• Support field testing and continuous improvement efforts.

Engineering Documentation & Improvement

• Participate in:
  • Design reviews
  • Trade studies
  • Testing campaigns
  • Reliability improvements
• Develop technical documentation and support manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing electronic hardware.
• Experience with:
  • PCB design tools (Altium preferred)
  • Analog and digital circuit design
  • Power integrity and grounding principles
  • Embedded hardware systems
• Familiarity with embedded communications:
  • CAN
  • SPI
  • I²C
  • UART
• Experience using electrical lab equipment.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in:
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Robotics
  • Autonomous systems
• Knowledge of:
  • MIL-STD-461
  • MIL-STD-810
  • Ruggedized hardware design
• Experience with:
  • Motor drives
  • RF systems
  • Wireless communication systems
  • Field testing
  • Manufacturing support
• Familiarity with:
  • DFM / DFA principles
  • IPC standards (IPC-A-600, CID/CID+)

Additional Requirements

• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Onsite position in Leander, TX.
• Experience working in regulated aerospace/defense environments preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to work on advanced autonomous and aerospace technologies.
• High-impact role with direct ownership of engineering projects.