Electrical Engineer

Mindscope; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindscope in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level) to join our engineering team. This role spans the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through validation and production—to deliver high-reliability power electronics for aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.

You will design and test analog and power circuits, perform simulations, manage EMI/EMC considerations, and support transition to production with documentation and tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong foundation in analog circuit design and power electronics.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC principles and mitigation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and power electronic circuits (AC-DC and DC-DC).
• Perform component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout with EMI/thermal focus.
• Conduct circuit simulations and analyze performance under varying electrical and environmental conditions.
• Develop and execute validation and qualification test plans, including worst-case analysis and derating.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at board and system level; root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
• Support transition from prototype to production with documentation and procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
• Interface with customers for product deployment.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Power electronics

Schematic capture

PCB layout

EMI/EMC

Debugging

Lab equipment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power analyzers

DSP/MCU knowledge

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level) to join our engineering team. This mid-level position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through validation and production—while contributing to high-reliability power electronics solutions used in demanding environments such as aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.

Job Function

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and power electronic circuits, including AC-DC and DC-DC conversion systems
• Perform component selection, schematic capture, and support PCB layout activities with attention to EMI, thermal performance, and reliability
• Conduct circuit simulation (e.g., SPICE-based tools) and analyze performance under varying electrical and environmental conditions
• Develop and execute validation and qualification test plans, including worst-case analysis and derating
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance
• Support transition from prototype to production, including documentation, test procedures, and manufacturing support
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes
• Interface with customers for product deployment

Job Requirement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3–7 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong foundation in analog circuit design and power electronics
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium or similar)
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers
• Working knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and mitigation techniques
• Ability to debug circuits and systems methodically
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for high-reliability applications (e.g., aerospace, military, or medical)
• Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD or IPC guidelines
• Experience with thermal analysis and magnetic component selection
• Exposure to digital control of power converters (e.g., microcontrollers or DSPs)
• Understanding of isolation techniques and high-voltage design considerations
• Experience developing embedded firmware and/or PC-based tools (e.g., C/C++, Python, or C#), including simple GUI applications for test, control, or data visualization

The salary range is $100,000-$140,000.