Electrical Design Lead III — Systems & Validation

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves circuit card assembly development, wiring design, and rigorous validation across multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of related experience, plus familiarity with EWIS, FMEA/SSA concepts, and CAD/CAE tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Exposure to EWIS requirements and related electrical/system guidelines.
• Exposure to FMEA and SSA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
• In some applications, lead development of circuit card assemblies.
• Lead implementation of electrical wiring design practices.
• Oversee the testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, providing expert technical insights.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Validation techniques

Engineering principles

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Office/hybrid work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAE tools

Job description

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves circuit card assembly development, wiring design, and rigorous validation across multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of related experience, plus familiarity with EWIS, FMEA/SSA concepts, and CAD/CAE tools.