Senior Electrical Engineer - Space & Defense Systems

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Chief Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system development across programs, guiding design from concept through deployment. You will establish standards, mentor engineers, and engage with customers to grow the business.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience and 3+ years of leadership, with hands-on expertise in PCB, harness, and interconnect design, plus DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of technical experience plus 3+ years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience leading complex electrical engineering efforts and developing system architectures.
• Experience with electrical/electronic systems, PCB design, and harness/interconnect design.
• Knowledge of military specifications and aerospace IPC standards.
• Ability to evaluate technical risk and solve complex problems.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering tools such as Altium and PSpice/LTspice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentorship, and customer relationship skills.
• U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to Electrical Engineers across programs.
• Define and drive electrical system architectures and interface development.
• Oversee electrical designs for feasibility, performance, reliability, safety, cost, and compliance.
• Lead electrical concept, design, and technical reviews with direction on major decisions.
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards, design practices, guidelines, tools, and training.
• Oversee PCB, circuit, power, harness, and interconnect design including EMI/EMC and signal integrity considerations.
• Evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs for electrical requirements and designs.
• Provide technical direction for complex electrical engineering problems and cross-functional resolution.
• Oversee electrical integration, testing, qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Support customer relationships, proposals, presentations, and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Customer relationships

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

PSpice/LTspice

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Chief Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system development across programs, guiding design from concept through deployment. You will establish standards, mentor engineers, and engage with customers to grow the business.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience and 3+ years of leadership, with hands-on expertise in PCB, harness, and interconnect design, plus DoD security clearance.