Electrical Engineer

MEA Energy; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MEA Energy seeks a motivated Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level) to join our engineering team in Hauppauge, NY. This role covers the full product lifecycle from concept to production, focusing on high-reliability power electronics for demanding environments such as aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.

You will design, test, and validate analog and power circuits, perform schematic capture and PCB layout, and support EMI/thermal analysis, with collaboration across mechanical, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Power electronics

EMI/EMC mitigation

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power analyzers

SPICE simulations

Job description

Our client seeks a motivated, 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