Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join our Electronics Design Group, reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in micro power supply design, analog circuitry, and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead the design and development of new electronic PCBs, guiding projects from initial concept through breadboard validation, prototyping, and release to production.

Designs will focus on low-current devices, typically ranging from 50-200 mW.


* Prepare project proposals, conduct circuit design and analysis, and develop PC board layout concepts and requirements.


* Supervise mechanical design and contribute to concept formulation.


* Perform stress and reliability analysis of circuitry, specify and select components, manage de-rating, and conduct cost analysis.


* Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation.

Product Development Focus:


* Drive the creation of new products and enhance existing ones to reduce costs, add features, improve performance and reliability, and integrate embedded technology.


* Preferred experience includes proficiency with SPICE, ANSYS, and other design software, circuit miniaturization, and high-voltage technology.

Collaboration & Communication:


* Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with timely interactions across engineering teams at various Elbit Systems of America locations.


* Prepare and manage project schedules and supervise electronics technicians and interns.


* Work hands-on and provide one-on-one mentoring to technicians and interns.

Qualifications:


* BS Electrical Engineering or closely related field


* 6+ years' experience


* Experience with any of the following: micro-PCB design, low power, ultra-dense, electronic packaging, miniature electronic devices, magnetics, EMI filtering.


* Experience with Failure Analysis of PCB's.


* Experience with digital electronics, DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs and Microcontrollers/Microprocessors (STM32 and MSP430 in particular) Strong electronic hardware design experience and good understanding of firmware/software development processes.


* Develop schematics and PCB layouts in compliance with the specifications


* Verify design robustness by completing EMI product level testing


* Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment


* Experience with closed loop feedback systems


* Effectively communicate design and engineering requirements


* Able to work as part of a cross functional team


* Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills


* Capability to develop and conduct electrical tests to include troubleshooting


* MS Office skills; Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio


* Ability to obtain DOD Security Clearance

Why Roanoke, Virginia?


* Lower cost of living


* Fami...