Senior Electrical Engineer - 4408964

Compass Systems Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Systems Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electronic system development from concept through production, translating requirements into robust hardware designs.

The role emphasizes system architecture and PCB design, including schematics, layout optimization, and design for manufacturability, with mentorship and close collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• Experience with PCB design and hardware release processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities at system and PCB levels.
• Create, review, and approve schematics and layouts.
• Support prototype testing, qualification, and production transfer.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

DFM

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

Compass Systems Description: Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support advanced electrical design, development, and integration within our engineering and manufacturing environment. This role will provide high-level technical expertise across the full electrical design lifecycle, supporting both system-level architecture and PCB-level design for complex electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience translating system requirements into robust electrical designs, developing and reviewing schematics, and supporting products from concept through production. This role will lead technical solutions and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering groups. Job Functions: Provide senior electrical engineering support for product development, system upgrades, and production efforts. Lead electrical design activities at both the system architecture level and PCB design level. Serve as a subject matter expert in PCB design, schematic capture, layout, and design optimization. Create, review, and approve electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation. Utilize advanced PCB design tools to develop high-quality, manufacturable circuit board designs. Perform analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective actions for complex electrical issues. Support prototype development, testing, qualification, and transition into production manufacturing. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and technicians. Participate in design reviews, requirements development, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support manufacturing through design for manufacturability (DFM), testability, and production readiness activities. Evaluate new technologies, components, and design approaches to improve product performance and reliability. Requirements: Qualifications: Master???s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience supporting complex electronic systems Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. Expert-level experience with PCB design tools for schematic capture and PCB layout Strong understanding of PCB design principles. Experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and releasing electronic hardware into production environments Experience with electrical system integration and hardware development lifecycle processes View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.