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Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design
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Posted on: Nov 02, 2026
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Huntsville, Alabama
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Huntsville Alabama United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Design and modify electronic hardware and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for defense applications.
- Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and design documentation.
- Develop, assemble, integrate, and debug hardware prototypes.
- Coordinate with contract manufacturers throughout PCB fabrication, component procurement, assembly, and production activities.
- Prepare and manage hardware build documentation, component kits, and technical requirements for manufacturing.
- Perform electrical checkout, troubleshooting, verification, and acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Utilize laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, and related instrumentation, to characterize and troubleshoot hardware.
- Support hardware qualification and environmental test activities throughout the development lifecycle.
- Provide engineering support for government range and live-fire test activities.
- Develop test equipment, fixtures, and hardware emulators as required to support system verification and validation.
- Maintain appropriate design documentation, configuration control, and traceability for safety-critical hardware.
- Conduct technical analyses, document test results, and develop engineering reports and briefings.
- Present design, test, and technical status to customers, engineering teams, and technical or safety review boards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams while independently managing assigned technical responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience with an emphasis on hardware design and development.
- Demonstrated experience with printed circuit board design, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Experience supporting hardware through the design, prototype, fabrication, integration, debug, and test lifecycle.
- Experience coordinating with PCB fabricators, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers.
- Strong hands-on hardware troubleshooting and debugging capabilities.
- Proficiency with standard electrical laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
- Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, technical drawings, specifications, and test documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to support high-reliability or safety-critical hardware.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to customers and technical review boards.
- Ability to work on-site with customers in Huntsville, AL, and support off-site test activities as required.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Experience developing safety-critical electronic hardware.
- Experience with Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESADs), Ignition Safety Devices (ISDs), high-voltage firesets, or related energetic-system electronics.
- Experience supporting DoD weapon systems or other complex defense systems.
- Experience designing and developing test hardware, test fixtures, or hardware emulators.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer or comparable PCB design tools.
- Experience with embedded hardware development.
- Firmware and/or software development experience.
- Experience supporting environmental qualification and government range or live-fire testing.
- Hands-on soldering experience or applicable soldering certification.
- Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Bring a problem-solving mindset and a strong work ethic.
- Value collaboration and continuous learning.
- Are committed to making a positive impact—both in their work and in their community.
Position Details
Posted:
Nov 02, 2026
Reference Number:
12fea93c1
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Huntsville
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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