Senior Electrical Engineer
On-siteJackson, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to solve complex technical problems with robust, high-reliability hardware and firmware design solutions. Guide embedded software and circuit design from initial concept through rapid prototyping to production-ready deployment, overseeing configuration management and design verification testing. Establish design standards, streamline workflows, and provide high-level technical direction to ensure deliverables meet rigorous mission requirements. Serve as a key technical interface for customers, translating feedback into actionable design specifications while steering the integration of sensing, control, and communication functions. Collaborate with mechanical and acoustic engineers to create reliable implementations focused on customer needs. This role supports SeaLandAire's defense contracting work in Jackson, Michigan, involving data collection applications for national security.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering
- 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience
- proven track record of leading complex technical projects
- managing design lifecycles
- U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)
- ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Expert-level Schematic Capture and PCB layout experience (Altium Designer preferred)
- High proficiency in Analog circuits (Audio frequencies a major plus)
- Power electronics, digital electronics, and RF design experience
- Deep experience with ARM-based microcontrollers (specifically STM32 family) and C/C++ language
- Familiarity with Windows/Linux applications and Python for testing and tooling
- Demonstrated experience in data acquisition, audio/acoustic systems, radio telemetry, sensing systems, or underwater systems
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
- Experience navigating the technical compliance and constraints of defense contracts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing smoothly with engineers, technicians, administrative staff, and customers
- U.S. government security clearance
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