Sr Electrical Engineer (On Site)

Sensitron Semiconductor; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Sensitron Semiconductor is seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role covers the full product lifecycle from concept and design through validation and production, delivering high-reliability power electronics solutions for demanding environments such as aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of industry experience with strong analog circuit design and power electronics expertise, experience with Altium and PCB

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 7-10 years of industry experience in high-reliability power electronics.
• Strong analog circuit design and PCB/layout experience.
• Proficient in schematic capture and lab/test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and power electronic circuits including AC-DC and DC-DC systems.
• Evaluate DSP-based power electronic products and troubleshoot.
• Engage in digital control of power converters and use MATLAB/Simulink as needed.
• Perform circuit simulation and analyze performance under varying conditions.
• Develop validation/qualification test plans and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate across mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Support transition from prototype to production and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Power electronics

DSP-based control

MATLAB/Simulink

Schematic capture

PCB layout

EMI/EMC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

Since 1969, Sensitron Semiconductor has been a manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and microelectronics for aerospace, defense, medical, and other high reliability markets, and applications. Our long-term success can be attributed to the talent, creativity, and dedication of our employees. Sensitron strives to create an environment in which all employees can reach their full potential and recognize their contribution to the growth of our company. Your journey to success starts here!

About the Role

Sensitron Semiconductor 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.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies
• Collaborative in a technically driven work environment

Why Sensitron Semiconductor?

At Sensitron, you will be part of a team that designs and manufactures innovative semiconductors and power solutions that operate where failure is not an option. We value practical engineering expertise, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to quality.

* This position requires access to technology, material, software or hardware that is controlled by export laws of the US. In order to be eligible, you must be a US citizen.

* Sensitron is an equal opportunity employer offering an attractive medical/dental and 401k benefits package.

* Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity).