Electrical Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 74,581 - 102,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer I located in Hagerstown, Maryland. In this role, you will engage in the design and development of electrical and electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience. The position includes competitiveness in salary, medical benefits, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Proficiency in electrical/electronic circuit design and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with working in multi‑disciplinary design and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical/electronic systems.
• Conduct testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.

Skills

Electrical/electronic circuit design

Testing techniques

Collaboration in design teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Engineering tools

CAD software for electrical applications

Job description

Electrical Engineer I

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination!

As an Electrical Engineer I, you will be involved in the initial phases of research, design, and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will assist in the design of integrated electrical/electronic systems, contributing to various stages of the product lifecycle under the guidance of senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical/electronic systems.
• In some applications, develop circuit card assemblies.
• Implement electrical wiring design practices.
• Conduct testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Develop and document technical designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical insights.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role; higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in electrical/electronic circuit design and testing techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity with working in multi‑disciplinary design and development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.
• Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
• Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis.
• Exposure to FAA electrical system regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements.
• Exposure to electrical/electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA) concepts.
• Understanding of an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
• Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing.
• Understanding of EME to include EMC and EMI.
• Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture.
• Understanding of the printed circuit board layout process and tools.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Precision in designing, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical/electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs.
• Applying systematic and logical problem‑solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical/electronic issues.
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to understand technical documents, electrical/electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
• Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $74,581.13 – $102,549.04

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits as disclosed

Important Notice

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.