Senior Electrical Engineer – Project Engineer

Sierra Space

. Lead the design and development of highly complex electrical components and systems .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $137,443 - $188,983 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in Electrical Engineering, specializing in the design and development of complex electrical systems and components. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with technical standards and requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeResponsible Engineer (RE) ExperienceElectrical Design Software ProficiencySystems Integration KnowledgeU.S. Security Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Electrical Systems DesignCircuit AnalysisVerification and Validation (V&V)Requirements ManagementTrade StudiesTechnical Risk ManagementSimulation Software Proficiency3D Harness DesignAdvanced TroubleshootingPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationProject ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CapitalAutoCAD ElectricalAltium DesignerSPICEMATLAB/SimulinkHyperlynxOscilloscopesMultimetersLogic Analyzers

Industry Keywords

Electrical ComponentsAvionic SystemsSupply Chain ManagementTechnical ExcellenceCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of highly complex electrical components and systems
Act as the technical lead for specialized projects, ensuring successful project execution and maintaining technical excellence
Modify and evaluate existing electrical systems and components to improve performance and efficiency
Manage vendors and proactively address supply-chain issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical designs meet project requirements and standards
Conduct tests and simulations to validate electrical-system and component performance
Document design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference
Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting assistance
Stay updated with advances in electrical engineering and apply new knowledge to ongoing projects
Organize team meetings and contribute to project planning and progress discussions
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers and technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
Experience serving as a Responsible Engineer (RE), driving hardware through its lifecycle, including development, qualification, integration & test, verification & validation, and certification
Advanced knowledge of electrical and avionic systems architectures and their design
Readiness to provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers
Ability to work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
Knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and verification and validation (V&V) principles
Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status required for employment because the position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred: Proficiency in electrical design software such as Capital, AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, or similar tools
Preferred: Experience with 3D Harness Design
Preferred: Experience with simulation software like SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Hyperlynx, or similar
Preferred: Specialized expertise in power systems, control systems, EWIS, CD&H, or similar
Preferred: Advanced circuit analysis and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
Preferred: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities