Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Type: ContractDuration: 6-12+ MonthsWorkplace Type: Onsite in Vergennes, VT*******Please Note: We do not provide sponsorship, must be a US citizenJob Description We’re seeking a senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of complex electronics from early concept through detailed design, hardware bring-up, analysis, and production. This role combines architecture-level decision-making with hands-on design in a high-reliability environment.The initial focus will be developing concepts, conducting trade studies, and defining the hardware architecture. As development progresses, you’ll guide design execution, integration, testing, and worst-case analysis. Previous leadership experience is preferred, with the ability to take technical ownership essential.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop hardware concepts and conduct trade studies to evaluate architectures and establish the design approach.Lead the design of multilayer analog, digital, and mixed-signal printed wiring boards (PWBs).Define and evaluate processor, FPGA, and microcontroller-based architectures, including timing and loop analysis.Design power circuitry and power conversion systems.Develop analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion circuitry.Perform worst-case analysis and component derating assessments to support reliable operation.Support hardware bring-up, integration, debugging, and verification.Design for applicable military and aerospace requirements, including MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810.Collaborate with engineering teams and management to communicate design decisions, technical risks, and development progress.Guide technical execution from concept through production.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of hardware design experience.Proven experience taking products from concept through production in a regulated or high-reliability environment.Strong background in analog and mixed-signal PWB design, multilayer boards, and processor/FPGA-based architectures.Experience with power design and power conversion.Experience with hardware bring-up, worst-case analysis, and component derating.Familiarity with military and aerospace standards.Ability to lead technical work and communicate clearly with engineers and management.U.S. citizenship required for ITAR work.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering.Previous technical leadership experience.Familiarity with Siemens Xpedition or a comparable EDA toolset.Experience with MIL-STD-461/MIL-STD-810 qualification testing.Experience with lasers, fiber optics, optical receivers, and associated signal output circuitry.Experience designing laser drivers, photodiode/avalanche photodiode (APD) circuits, and transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs).Benefits:Paid weekly!Health, Dental and Vision Insurance401k