Electrical Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,497 - $149,183 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design and validation, with a strong focus on circuit design, testing, and documentation. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers to enhance engineering processes.

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Electrical Engineering Degree6+ Years Experience in Electrical EngineeringAdvanced Proficiency in Electrical Design TechniquesExperience with Altium DesignerAbility to Obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignCircuit DesignTroubleshootingTesting and ValidationPCB DesignFMEASignal IntegrityDigital Circuit DesignAnalog Circuit DesignElectrical Load Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Computer Aided Engineering ToolsAltium DesignerPCB CAD ToolsSimulation SoftwareCircuit Modeling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CID CertificationCID+ Certification

Industry Keywords

Aerospace StandardsDefense Industry PracticesIPC StandardsEMCEMIHIRFIELIntegration and TestMulti-System ElectronicsMissile System Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems
Lead development of circuit card assemblies in some applications
Lead implementation of electrical wiring design practices
Oversee testing and validation of electronic systems and components
Perform advanced troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including designs, test plans, and results
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives
Participate in and lead design reviews, providing expert technical insights
Mentor and train junior engineers
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes
Analyze complex electrical/electronic systems and evaluate performance data
Apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve issues
Convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
Advanced proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Exposure to electrical/electronic FMEA and SSA concepts
Experience using Altium Designer or other industry PCB CAD tools
Experience in PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and best practice
Experience applying relevant IPC standards, CID, CID+ certification
Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply design best practices
Experience designing and routing I2C, RS-485, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, and PCIE communications protocols
Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship status required for security clearance eligibility
Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
Extensive experience with electrical CAD software preferred
Aerospace and defense industry standards and practices preferred
Experience with simulations, circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis preferred
Experience composing an Electrical Load Analysis preferred
Knowledge of electrical design principles, component selection, manufacturing, and production processes preferred
Familiarity with EMC, EMI, HIRF, and IEL preferred
Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture preferred
Understanding of PCB layout processes and tools preferred
Familiarity with signal and power integrity rules preferred
Experience in Integration and Test for multi-system electronics preferred
Experience troubleshooting PCB bring-up and system I&T activities preferred
Experience across the full PCB design lifecycle preferred
Previous missile system development program experience preferred
Ability to travel as required
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment
Ability to understand technical documents, schematics, and electronic instrument measurements
Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement