Sr Electrical Engineer

Mindscope; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindscope is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead analog and power electronics development across the full product lifecycle. You will design, test, and validate DC-DC and AC-DC systems, working with DSP-based controls and MATLAB/Simulink in demanding environments such as aerospace and defense.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in analog circuit design, EMI/EMC mitigation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong analog circuit design and power electronics background.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium or similar).
• Proficient with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and power electronic circuits, including AC-DC and DC-DC conversion systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Support transition from prototype to production, including documentation, test procedures, and manufacturing support.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Power electronics

DSP

MATLAB/Simulink

EMI/EMC

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Lab equipment

Isolation/high-voltage design

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This senior position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through validation and production—while contributing to high-reliability power electronics solutions used in demanding environments such as aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.

Job Function:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and power electronic circuits, including AC-DC and DC-DC conversion systems
• Good understanding of DSP based power electronic products, experience in product development / troubleshooting
• Experience in Digital Vector based control of BLDC motors, MATLAB and Simulink would be an asset
• Perform component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout activities with attention to EMI, thermal performance, and reliability
• Conduct circuit simulation (e.g., SPICE-based tools) and analyze performance under varying electrical and environmental conditions
• Develop and execute validation and qualification test plans, including worst-case analysis and derating
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance
• Support transition from prototype to production, including documentation, test procedures, and manufacturing support
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes
• Heavy interaction with customers to support product development opportunities

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 7–10 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong foundation in analog circuit design and power electronics
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium or similar)
• Experience with lab equipment such as advanced oscilloscopes with optical probes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers
• Working knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and mitigation techniques
• Ability to debug circuits and systems methodically and able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing high-reliability applications (e.g., aerospace, military, or medical)
• Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD or IPC guidelines
• Experience with thermal analysis and magnetic component selection
• Exposure to digital control of power converters (e.g., microcontrollers or DSPs)
• Understanding of isolation techniques and high-voltage design considerations
• Experience developing embedded firmware and/or PC-based tools (e.g., C/C++, Python, or C#), including simple GUI applications for test, control, or data visualization

The Salary Range is $140,000 - $220,000.

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