Senior Electrical Engineer – Space & Defense Systems

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with会社

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense, a leader in rapid design and production of critical space and defense systems, is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to drive advanced electronic system development from concept through delivery.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and interface with customers and suppliers to ensure robust, high‑quality designs that meet MIL‑STD requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of aerospace/defense/avionics experience preferred.
• Proficient in schematic capture, PCB layout and simulation tools (Altium, PSPICE/LTSPICE).
• Experience leading robust electronic hardware design.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC and IPC standards.
• Experience with testing, troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with RS-422, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553 protocols.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead analog/digital circuit design per customer requirements and standards.
• Create and review electrical drawings, manufacturing and QA specs.
• Evaluate designs for functionality, manufacturability, cost, and quality.
• Participate in system architecture and requirements reviews.
• Lead test and analysis activities across development lifecycle.
• Write test procedures, reports, and analyses.
• Verify results and mentor junior engineers.
• Support manufacturing, quality and assembly teams.
• Manage electrical libraries and engineering resources.
• Engage with customers and vendors in technical reviews.

Skills

Aerospace/defense avionics experience

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Altium

PSPICE/LTSPICE

Hardware design leadership

MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC knowledge

RS-422/RS-485/MIL-STD-1553 protocols

Electrical test equipment (oscilloscop

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Altium

LTspice/PSPICE

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Power supplies

DAQ systems

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Karman Space & Defense, a leader in rapid design and production of critical space and defense systems, is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to drive advanced electronic system development from concept through delivery.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and interface with customers and suppliers to ensure robust, high‑quality designs that meet MIL‑STD requirements and industry standards.