Staff Electrical Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to provide custom engineering solutions for NI products. This role encompasses designing, documenting, and implementing projects while ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical engineering and programming, along with experience in defining project specifications and leading technical teams.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plans

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Hardware Systems Design or Test Engineering.
• U.S. Person (Citizen or Green Card) to work on ITAR projects.
• Knowledge in Compliance Certifications (CE, UL, TUV).

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and sustaining custom solutions.
• Generating specifications documents and project plans.
• Traveling up to 25% for project objectives.

Skills

Strong understanding of electrical engineering

Understanding of high-level programming languages

Problem-solving skills

Statistical analysis of data

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB design tools

Job description

The NI ADG (Aerospace, Defense, Government Business Unit) Customer Centric Solutions Team is seeking to hire an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to work on custom engineering opportunities that enable the sale of standard NI Products! The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with NI customers, sales personnel, engineering teams, alliance partners, and contract manufacturers to define, document, design, deploy and sustain NI products tailored to meet specific customer requirements for large scale turnkey engineering solutions. The ideal candidate has experience and knowledge regarding NI products and system level design.

This is a multi functional role dealing with diverse engineering needs, including the ability to gather requirements, generate specification documents, and collaborate with alliance partners, contract manufacturers and internal personnel to design, deploy and sustain custom solutions worldwide. This is a high visibility role within NI requiring daily interaction with NI customers, NI Alliance Partners, NI Sales Teams, NI Engineering Teams, and Executive Management.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external alliance partners and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining of custom solutions
• Generating requirements documents, statements of work and Bills of Materials
• Defining and implementing project plans, leading milestones and holding reviews to assure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment
• Specifying, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying turnkey automated solutions
• Directing support personnel, leading project technical deliverables, guiding technical decisions and driving field found issues to resolution
• Traveling as needed (possibly up to 25%) domestically and abroad in support of project objectives

Minimum Requirements:

• B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Technology

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant industry experience in a Hardware Systems Design Role or a Test Engineering Design Role

• US Person (US Citizen or Green Card ) ONLY, ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD Clearances

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering, electronics & computer architectures

• Understanding of high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#)

• Demonstrated understanding of the following concepts and principles:

• Sources of measurement error

• Appropriate selection of instrumentation and equipment

• Understanding of schematics and wiring diagrams

• Integration of hardware and software

• Bill of Materials creation and review

• Familiarity with CAD and PCB design tools

• Statistical analysis of data (Cp, Cpk, GR&R)

Preferred Skills:

• Hands on use of schematic capture tools and PCB design tools

• Knowledge in Component Supplier Selection

• Knowledge in Compliance Certifications (CE, UL, TUV, Etc.)

• Hands on use of NI Hardware Platforms and Instruments

• Hands on use of NI LabVIEW and Test Stand

Demonstrated ability to:

• Work effectively in a diverse, multi cultural group development environment

• Problem-solve effectively - diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions

• Lead teams in test and measurement system design

• Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently

• Persistently drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion

• Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.