Electrical Engineer I

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits (LTC, Legal, IDT, P

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to contribute to the development of next‑generation electronic controls and power/embedded systems. You will design schematics, layouts, and project plans, then collaborate across teams in a Lean environment to meet performance and reliability goals.

The role emphasizes hands‑on work, precision, and teamwork, with opportunities to advance in high‑voltage and embedded power domains while supporting certification and qualification efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or closely related field
• 1–2 years' experience in electrical engineering or MSEE
• Experience with high voltage design, low power, ultra-dense packaging, EMI filtering, power supply control theory, and manufacturing of power supply/high voltage circuits
• Experience with Failure Analysis of electronic circuits
• Experience with digital electronics including DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs and Microcontrollers (STM32/MSP430)
• Experience with closed‑loop feedback systems
• Ability to communicate design and engineering requirements and work with cross‑functional teams
• MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic controls for next‑generation Elbit America products
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts in Cadence, Mentor Graphics or Altium
• Develop and maintain project schedules, evaluation/test plan and electronics build plan
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in Lean development processes
• Develop and maintain hardware requirement specifications for controls
• Apply Six Sigma and reliability engineering methods to designs
• Complete reliability qualification and growth testing on controls
• Verify design robustness with EMI product-level testing
• Coordinate certification of controls with third‑party agencies as needed
• Coordinate control fabrication and qualification with contract manufacturers
• Own development of all project documentation including specs and drawings

Skills

High voltage design

Low power

Embedded systems

EMI filtering

Power supply theory

Digital electronics

Closed-loop control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Altium

Job description

Electrical Engineer I

Job Overview:

This position is for an Electronics Design Engineer who will work in the Electrical Engineering group and report to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of electronic design, power supply design, analog circuitry, embedded systems, etc.

Responsibilities will include the layout of new or existing PWB/PCB designs, debug and testing of new designs, component design, starting from the product concept to breadboard proof of circuitry, to prototypes and production release.

Work includes preparation of project proposals; circuit design and analysis; PC board layout concept & requirements; mechanical design supervision and concept formulation; stress and reliability analysis of circuitry; component specification, de-rating and selection; cost analysis; and preparation of product documentation.

The individual will be responsible for the design of new products and the upgrading of existing products to reduce cost, add features, improve performance & reliability, and to incorporate embedded technology in those designs. Experience with SPICE and design software (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Altium), circuit miniaturization, and high voltage technology are highly preferred.

This position requires strong communication skills (verbal and written) delivered in a timely manner and may include daily interaction with engineers at other Elbit locations. The candidate may be required to prepare and maintain project schedules, and to support the activities of electronics technicians and interns. The individual will be expected to work in a hands‑on manner and working as a team or individual contributor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop electronic controls for the next-generation Elbit America products
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts in compliance with the specifications (Cadence, Mentor Graphics and/or Altium)
• Develop and maintain the electronics project schedule, evaluation/test plan, electronics build plan, and Electronics Parts tracker, including cost data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the Lean development process
• Develop and maintain comprehensive hardware requirement specifications for the controls
• Use Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodology to prove and implement the new designs
• Complete reliability qualification & growth testing on the controls
• Verify design robustness by completing EMI product level testing
• Complete certification of the controls in collaboration with a third‑party agency, as necessary
• Coordinate control fabrication and qualification with the selected contract manufacturer
• Own the development of all project documentation, including specifications and drawings.

Candidate Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or closely related field
• One to two years' experience in electrical engineering or MSEE
• Experience with any of the following: high voltage design, low power, ultra-dense, electronic packaging, miniature electronic devices, magnetics, EMI filtering, power supply control theory, manufacturing of power supply and/or high voltage circuits
• Experience with Failure Analysis of electronic circuits.
• Experience with digital electronics, DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs and Microcontollers/Microprocessors (STM32 and MSP430 in particular)
• Experience with closed‑loop feedback systems
• Effectively communicate design and engineering requirements
• Able to work as part of a cross‑functional team
• Capability to develop and conduct electrical tests to include troubleshooting
• MS Office skills; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.