Senior Electrical Engineer

Sigma Design; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

3+ weeks PTO + 1 week sick leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term care plan options

Safety shoe & glasses benefit

Vanpool subsidy

Recognition awards

Employee referral bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Sigma Design seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to design and certify cockpit electronics for aircraft. You will own complex hardware development, translate requirements into architectures, document performance, and mentor peers.

You will work in an in-office setting, engage in challenging aerospace projects, and contribute across the product lifecycle with a company that invests in people and technologies.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or M.S. in Engineering/Science and 5+ years in aerospace or heavily regulated environments.
• Experience with high-reliability hardware development for aerospace/defense is preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills; ability to mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead development of complex, high-reliability electronic hardware for aerospace/defense.
• Translate high-level requirements into architectures and low-level specs.
• Document and present design performance and acceptance criteria in reviews.
• Mentor a team of engineers and foster innovation and excellence.
• Engage in special projects advancing airborne electronics and perform hands-on verification.

Skills

Digital & Analog Circuit Design

PCB Layout

CAN & ARINC Protocols

EMI Mitigation

Schematic Tools

Team Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Jira & Agile

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Engineering or Science

Tools

ePADS

Xpedition

PSpice

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer(Direct Placement for Client)

Primary Function:

Looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and certify panels used in the cockpit of commercial and military aircrafts. The right candidate will want to do more with their skills, be challenged to resolve complex technical problems, contribute across the full product lifecycle, and grow leadership skills by providing mentorship to their peers.This role will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and make a significant impact, and it’s best fit for an individual looking to build their career at a company that invests in the people, products, and possibilities.

Position Details:

This position will be In-OfficeMonday – Friday, Day shift(Flexible), full time

• Level III: $120,000–$180,000
• Level IV: $138,000–$207,000

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• Employee referral bonuses
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the development of complex, high-reliability electronic hardware for aerospace and defense applications.
• Translate high-level requirements into architectural concepts and associated low-level requirements.
• Document and present your design performance, and acceptance criteria in design reviews.
• Become a trusted technical expert, solving complex hardware problems through root cause analysis and impact assessment.
• Mentor and provide guidance to a team of skilled engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Engage in special projects that push the boundaries of airborne electronics.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and design verification of products.

Preferred Education & Experience:

B.S.inElectrical EngineeringorM.Sin Engineering fields orScience.5+ years of experience.Experience withaerospace or other industries with highly regulated development processes.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Strong foundation indigital and analog circuit design, analysis, power conversion, and PCB layout.
• Familiarity withCAN, ARINC, and other common communication protocols; ability to program and debug hardware/software interfaces.
• Knowledge ofaerospace standards (DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-704/461) is a strong plus.
• An innate ability to troubleshoot and solve complex electrical problems with a creative and analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in electronic design and schematic tools (e.g., ePADS, Xpedition, PSpice) and a deep understanding of circuit design and analysis.
• A solid understanding of EMI mitigation design concepts.
• Jira & Agile project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tool.
• Strong communication skill and collaborative mindset.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• The person in this position needs to frequentlymove inside the office.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focusSigma

Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer