Lead Electrical Engineer – Aerospace & Defense (Hybrid)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; 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 in Plano, TX, is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will oversee circuit analyses, testing, and the integration of complex assemblies in multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 6+ years of experience, and advanced knowledge of Altium Designer, PCB fabrication, and IPC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Experience using Altium Designer or other PCB CAD tools.
• Ability to read schematics and apply design best practices.
• Experience with IPC standards and design rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
• Oversee testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Lead design reviews and document results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and test plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB CAD

I2C/RS-485/SPI/UART/USB/Ethernet/PCIE

FMEA/SSA awareness

PCB layout & routing

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX, is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will oversee circuit analyses, testing, and the integration of complex assemblies in multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 6+ years of experience, and advanced knowledge of Altium Designer, PCB fabrication, and IPC standards.