Lead Electrical Engineer: Aerospace, Defense & EV Systems

Alten Technology USA; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten Technology USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Mukilteo, WA to lead electrical design and development across multi-disciplinary programs. You will create robust designs addressing ESD/EMI, review complete drawing packages for manufacturing and cost, and guide prototyping through product qualification.

The role requires experience in aerospace/defense, IPC standards, and extensive familiarity with Altium, PSPICE/LTSPICE, and serial protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Typically possess significant experience in aerospace, defense, and/or avionics.
• Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC.
• Proven experience in designing robust hardware that has undergone qualification testing.
• Well versed with circuit simulations tools such as PSPICE and LTSPICE.
• Advanced experience with testing/troubleshooting techniques.
• Advanced experience with schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, and circuit board design principles using Altium Designer or similar.
• Proficient experience developing automated test equipment apparatuses.
• Experience utilizing serial communication protocols (RS-422, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553, etc.) and developing serial communication Hardware / Software.
• Familiarity with C/C++/C#, Python, Matlab (Verilog and VHDL are a plus)
• Self‑motivated, able to multi‑task, work independently on assignments with minimal oversight or direction, quality‑oriented and safety conscious
• Possesses strong electrical aptitude as well as creativity in solving problems; able to track overall goals while focusing on details
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

• Performs lead role in the electrical design, development, test, analysis, manufacturing, and execution of multi-disciplinary projects, often on multiple programs simultaneously
• Generates robust designs considering ESD, EMI, and other challenging environments
• Creates and reviews complete drawing packages of electrical designs for manufacturing, cost, and quality assurance
• Leads prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification
• Performs required calculations and generates comprehensive circuit analysis reports
• Takes a leading role in the management of departmental growth and other electrical tools
• Participates in candidate assessments and supports other hiring activities
• Supports technical proposals, quick-turn concept design, and presentation efforts
• Mentor and resource for more junior engineers and helps conduct performance reviews

Skills

C/C++/C#

Python

Matlab

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Altium Designer

PSPICE LTSPICE

RS-422/RS-485/MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Alten Technology USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Mukilteo, WA to lead electrical design and development across multi-disciplinary programs. You will create robust designs addressing ESD/EMI, review complete drawing packages for manufacturing and cost, and guide prototyping through product qualification.

The role requires experience in aerospace/defense, IPC standards, and extensive familiarity with Altium, PSPICE/LTSPICE, and serial protocols.