Senior Electrical Engineer

Location:
Leander, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type:
Full-time

Compensation:
$115,000 – $140,000 annually

Work Authorization Requirement:
Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or eligible status)

Overview

An advanced defense technology organization is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and integrate electronic systems for autonomous platforms.

This role focuses on developing the electrical backbone of complex aerospace and autonomous systems, taking designs from concept through prototyping, validation, and field deployment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong experience in electrical hardware design, PCB development, embedded systems, and hardware testing who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development

Design and develop electrical systems from concept through production.
Create and review:
- Schematics
- PCB layouts
- Electrical documentation
- Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Test procedures
Support hardware architecture decisions and system-level electrical integration.

Prototype Development & Testing

Support hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting.
Perform:
- Signal integrity testing
- Power system validation
- Hardware debugging
Use laboratory equipment including:
- Oscilloscopes
- Logic analyzers
- Electrical testing equipment
Build, solder, assemble, and troubleshoot prototype hardware.

Power Systems & Hardware Integration

Design and support:
- Battery management systems
- Voltage regulation systems
- Power distribution systems
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems teams to ensure successful integration.
Support field testing and continuous improvement efforts.

Engineering Documentation & Improvement

Participate in:
- Design reviews
- Trade studies
- Testing campaigns
- Reliability improvements
Develop technical documentation and support manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Related engineering discipline
2+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing electronic hardware.
Experience with:
- PCB design tools (Altium preferred)
- Analog and digital circuit design
- Power integrity and grounding principles
- Embedded hardware systems
Familiarity with embedded communications:
- CAN
- SPI
- I²C
- UART
Experience using electrical lab equipment.
Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in:
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Robotics
- Autonomous systems
Knowledge of:
- MIL-STD-461
- MIL-STD-810
- Ruggedized hardware design
Experience with:
- Motor drives
- RF systems
- Wireless communication systems
- Field testing
- Manufacturing support
Familiarity with:
- DFM / DFA principles
- IPC standards (IPC-A-600, CID/CID+)

Additional Requirements

Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Onsite position in Leander, TX.
Experience working in regulated aerospace/defense environments preferred.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement benefits.
Opportunity to work on advanced autonomous and aerospace technologies.
High-impact role with direct ownership of engineering projects.