Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer – Defense Systems

Datrose; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Defense-Aerospace in Bloomington, MN seeks an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to contribute across all program phases, from requirements analysis to schematic capture, routing constraints, and PCB/PWB layout, ending with manufacturing and test support.

This contractor role partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver mission-critical hardware such as airborne systems components, with emphasis on high-speed designs, Xpedition tooling, and rigorous verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years experience; or Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB/PWB layout.
• Knowledge of high-density, high-speed circuit design and FPGA usage.

Responsibilities

• Involved through all program phases: requirements analysis, schematic capture, routing constraints, PCB/PWB layout, and support for manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of hardware.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop systems that meet high expectations.
• Support Airborne Systems hardware development, including mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across the organization.

Skills

Xpedition tool suite

High-speed circuit design

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Defense-Aerospace in Bloomington, MN seeks an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to contribute across all program phases, from requirements analysis to schematic capture, routing constraints, and PCB/PWB layout, ending with manufacturing and test support.

This contractor role partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver mission-critical hardware such as airborne systems components, with emphasis on high-speed designs, Xpedition tooling, and rigorous verification.