Senior Electrical Engineer – Aerospace Systems & C4ISR

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will drive innovation, provide technical direction, and ensure the successful delivery of high‑performance products.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with mechanical, systems, and test teams, perform validation, and ensure compliance with EWIS, FMEA, and SSA concepts while maintaining documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 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.
• In some applications, lead and execute the development of circuit card assemblies.
• 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.
• Contribute to instrumentation effort from design to de-modification through requirements development, design, lab test, integration, and test operations support.
• Plan, participate, and execute test plan development to ensure objective results are of sound quality.
• Responsible for developing, modifying, and implementing standard operating procedures for instrumentation hardware and system design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, systems, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems.
• Maintain, document, and control NIST standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment.

Skills

Electrical design

Validation techniques

EWIS knowledge

FMEA/SSA

Circuit analysis

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

EWIS analysis tools

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will drive innovation, provide technical direction, and ensure the successful delivery of high‑performance products.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with mechanical, systems, and test teams, perform validation, and ensure compliance with EWIS, FMEA, and SSA concepts while maintaining documentation