Senior Electrical Engineer - Aerospace & Defense Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design, development and validation of high‑reliability electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will drive circuit card assembly work and oversee EWIS compliance, FMEA/SSA considerations, and integration with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include leading design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic engineering process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Expert proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting electrical/electronic system federal rules and regulations, including EWIS requirements.
• Understanding of FMEA and SSA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
• Lead and provide technical guidance for implementation of electrical wiring design practices.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Perform expert-level troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Develop, document, and review high-level technical designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Lead design reviews and provide strategic technical insights.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, promoting technical growth.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design, development and validation of high‑reliability electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will drive circuit card assembly work and oversee EWIS compliance, FMEA/SSA considerations, and integration with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include leading design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic engineering process improvements in a