Design and certify cockpit electronic panels for commercial and military aircraft. Translate requirements into architectures and low-level designs, perform troubleshooting, verification, root cause analysis, lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and own projects across the product lifecycle.
Senior Electrical Engineer
(Direct Placement for Client)
(Direct Placement for Client)
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Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
Looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and certify panels used in the cockpit of commercial and military aircrafts. The right candidate will want to do more with their skills, be challenged to resolve complex technical problems, contribute across the full product lifecycle, and grow leadership skills by providing mentorship to their peers.
This role will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and make a significant impact, and it’s best fit for an individual looking to build their career at a company that invests in the people, products, and possibilities.
Position Details:
- This position will be In-Office
- Monday – Friday, Day shift (Flexible), full time
The typical hiring range for this role is:
• Level III: $120,000–$180,000
• Level IV: $138,000–$207,000
Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity
Benefits Offered:- 401(k) matching
- 12 paid holidays
- Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short term and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Long-term care plan options
- Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
- Vanpool subsidy
- Recognition awards
- Employee referral bonuses
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the development of complex, high-reliability electronic hardware for aerospace and defense applications.
- Translate high-level requirements into architectural concepts and associated low-level requirements.
- Document and present your design performance, and acceptance criteria in design reviews.
- Become a trusted technical expert, solving complex hardware problems through root cause analysis and impact assessment.
- Mentor and provide guidance to a team of skilled engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Engage in special projects that push the boundaries of airborne electronics.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and design verification of products.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or M.S in Engineering fields or Science.
- 5+ years of experience.
- Experience with aerospace or other industries with highly regulated development processes.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Strong foundation in digital and analog circuit design, analysis, power conversion, and PCB layout.
- Familiarity with CAN, ARINC, and other common communication protocols; ability to program and debug hardware/software interfaces.
- Knowledge of aerospace standards (DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-704/461) is a strong plus.
- An innate ability to troubleshoot and solve complex electrical problems with a creative and analytical mindset.
- Proficiency in electronic design and schematic tools (e.g., ePADS, Xpedition, PSpice) and a deep understanding of circuit design and analysis.
- A solid understanding of EMI mitigation design concepts.
- Jira & Agile project management methodologies.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tool.
- Strong communication skill and collaborative mindset.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
- Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
- The person in this position needs to frequently move inside the office.
- Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Sigma Design Kirkland, Washington, USA Office
12903 NE 126th Pl, Kirkland, WA, United States, 98034
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