Electrical Engineering
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Electrical Engineer (PCB Design, Component Engineering)
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and high-reliability electronic products from concept through production. The ideal candidate will enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams, and seeing their designs transition into real-world applications that support mission-critical systems.
Location: Long Island, NY Area (Confidential Client)
Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Advanced Electronics Manufacturing
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-7 Years)
Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Security Clearance Preferred
Position Overview
Our client, a growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization, is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of complex electronic systems and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). This position offers the opportunity to work on high-reliability products used in demanding aerospace and defense environments while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits and subsystems.
- Create electrical schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
- Develop prototypes and perform hardware integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and validation testing.
- Support PCB fabrication, assembly, and product transition into manufacturing.
- Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams to ensure successful product development and production.
- Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) reviews to improve quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Support environmental, functional, qualification, and reliability testing of electronic assemblies.
- Analyze test data, investigate failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in engineering change management, continuous improvement initiatives, and product lifecycle support activities.
- Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support PCB sourcing, fabrication, and assembly requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 3-7 years of hands-on electrical design and product development experience.
- Strong experience designing and supporting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software.
- Experience with analog and digital circuit design principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot electronic hardware and perform laboratory testing using standard test equipment.
- Understanding of engineering drawings, schematics, manufacturing documentation, and configuration control processes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, space, medical device, or other high-reliability products.
- Knowledge of IPC standards, PCB fabrication processes, and electronic assembly techniques.
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations and environmental qualification testing.
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to embedded systems, power electronics, motor controls, or control systems.
- Experience supporting products from concept through production release.
- Familiarity with Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), risk management, and quality systems.
Security Clearance & Work Authorization Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to customer and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required.
- Active Secret Clearance or higher is a plus.
- Experience working within ITAR-regulated environments is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Base salary ranging from $95,000 - $130,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and industry background.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Stable and growing engineering organization with long-term growth potential
Key Technical Skills
- PCB Design & Layout
- Analog & Digital Circuit Design
- Electronic Hardware Development
- Design Verification & Validation
- Manufacturing Support
- Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Design for Testability (DFT)
- Aerospace Electronics
- Engineering Documentation & Configuration Control
- Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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