Sr. Electrical Engineer

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Poway, CA, USA
In-Office
100K-160K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs, develops, tests, and documents electrical components and systems for rugged industrial and military applications. Responsibilities include preparing technical drawings, specifications, statements of work, cost estimates, and proposals; resolving complex technical issues; coordinating manufacturing and testing; supporting hardware bring-up and debugging; and mentoring engineers. The role requires collaboration with customers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and external partners while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
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Description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for research, designing, developing, and testing electrical components or systems for commercial, industrial or military use.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Prepare technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Develops detailed plans, statements of work, cost estimates and proposals for technical document production.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
  • Participate with engineering teams to resolve complex technical/operational issues.
  • Direct or coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
  • Develops and recommends new and/or modifications to documentation policies and procedures.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
  • Provides technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, supporting their professional development, technical proficiency, and problem-solving capabilities. 

Requirements

  • 6-10 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated skill in solving problems
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, in order to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties including Company management and outside business associates.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on mixed circuit design
  • Experience with IPC and Military standards circuit card design specifications
  • Proficiency in PCB design, including experience with PCB layout tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro)
  • Experience creating statement of work to include detailed electrical circuit design, circuit level analysis, support qualification testing, preparation of test procedures and reports, and supporting hardware production manufacturing
  • Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through to production
  • Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and digital design
  • Experience working with dynamic multi-functional teams

About Core Systems

Core Systems is a global leader in rugged embedded systems for military and industrial needs based out of California. We design and manufacture each product at our facility, in Poway, CA. Our 85,000+ square foot facility features on-site engineering, metal fabrication, and system assembly, along with a complete MIL-SPEC Testing Lab. Our goal is to build and distribute the most cost-effective, high-performance rugged products in the industry. Core Systems is one of the only vertically integrated rugged computer manufacturers in the nation. Our wide range of rugged products has been deployed in ground vehicles, aircraft, and maritime installations worldwide.

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this role is $100k to $160K annually. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, education, certifications, and specific work location.

Core offers a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, on-site fitness center, and a casual work environment.

Skills Required

  • 6–10 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mixed circuit design
  • Experience with IPC and military-standard circuit card design specifications
  • Proficiency in PCB design and PCB layout tools such as Cadence Allegro
  • Experience creating statements of work covering circuit design, circuit-level analysis, qualification testing, test procedures, reports, and hardware manufacturing support
  • Familiarity with taking products from design through production
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with hardware bring-up and debugging
  • Strong analog and digital electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Experience working with dynamic multifunctional teams
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The Company
HQ: Poway, CA

What We Do

Core Systems is a global leader in designing and manufacturing rugged military-grade computers and embedded systems for mission-critical applications in defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Based in San Diego, California, the company is vertically integrated, offering on-site engineering, metal fabrication, and MIL-SPEC testing to ensure durability and reliability in the most demanding environments, including extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration.

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