Senior Electrical Engineer

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, Virginia seeks an Electronics Design Engineer with hands-on micro power supply design, analog circuitry and embedded systems experience. You will lead PCB design from concept to release to production, focusing on low- power devices (50–200 mW) and reliability testing.

The role requires strong collaboration across engineering teams, mentoring technicians, and delivering robust hardware with embedded software integration. A DoD clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with micro-PCB design, low power, ultra-dense packaging and miniature devices.
• Experience with magnetics and EMI filtering; PCB failure analysis.
• Strong digital electronics background including DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs and MCUs (STM32, MSP430).
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts per specifications; verify EMI at product level.
• Excellent analytical skills and teamwork ability.
• Ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new electronic PCBs from concept to production.
• Oversee breadboard validation, prototyping, and release to manufacturing.
• Prepare proposals, perform circuit analysis, and define PCB layout concepts.
• Supervise mechanical design and contribute to concept development.
• Conduct stress and reliability analysis, select components, and manage de-rating.
• Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation.

Skills

micro PCB design

low power

ultra-dense packaging

electronic packaging

miniature devices

magnetics

EMI filtering

digital electronics

DSPs

FPGAs

PICs/Microcontrollers

STM32/MSP430

schematics/PCB layouts

EMI testing

team collaboration

troubleshooting

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

ANSYS

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join our Electronics Design Group, reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience in micro power supply design, analog circuitry, and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new electronic PCBs, guiding projects from initial concept through breadboard validation, prototyping, and release to production. Designs will focus on low‑current devices, typically ranging from 50‑200 mW.
• Prepare project proposals, conduct circuit design and analysis, and develop PC board layout concepts and requirements.
• Supervise mechanical design and contribute to concept formulation.
• Perform stress and reliability analysis of circuitry, specify and select components, manage de‑rating, and conduct cost analysis.
• Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation.

Product Development Focus:

• Drive the creation of new products and enhance existing ones to reduce costs, add features, improve performance and reliability, and integrate embedded technology.
• Preferred experience includes proficiency with SPICE, ANSYS, and other design software, circuit miniaturization, and high‑voltage technology.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with timely interactions across engineering teams at various Elbit Systems of America locations.
• Prepare and manage project schedules and supervise electronics technicians and interns.
• Work hands‑on and provide one‑on‑one mentoring to technicians and interns.

Qualifications:

• BS Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• 6+ years' experience
• Experience with any of the following: micro-PCB design, low power, ultra-dense, electronic packaging, miniature electronic devices, magnetics, EMI filtering.
• Experience with Failure Analysis of PCB's.
• Experience with digital electronics, DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs and Microcontrollers/Microprocessors (STM32 and MSP430 in particular) Strong electronic hardware design experience and good understanding of firmware/software development processes.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts in compliance with the specifications
• Verify design robustness by completing EMI product level testing
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team‑oriented environment
• Experience with closed loop feedback systems
• Effectively communicate design and engineering requirements
• Able to work as part of a cross functional team
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Capability to develop and conduct electrical tests to include troubleshooting
• MS Office skills; Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
• Ability to obtain DOD Security Clearance

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

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.

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.