Senior Electrical Engineer

Twenty-Six Defense•Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join its Electronics Design Group, reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The role focuses on hands-on design of micro power supplies, analog circuitry, embedded systems, and low-current electronic devices, typically ranging from 50–200 mW. The engineer will lead electronic PCB development from concept through breadboard validation, prototyping, and production release. The position also supports new product creation and improvement of existing products by reducing costs, adding features, improving performance and reliability, and integrating embedded technology. The engineer collaborates with engineering teams across company locations, supervises mechanical design and electronics technicians and interns, and provides hands-on mentoring.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
At least 6 years of experience.
Experience in one or more of the following: micro-PCB design, low-power electronics, ultra-dense electronics, electronic packaging, miniature electronic devices, magnetics, or EMI filtering.
Experience with failure analysis of PCBs.
Experience with digital electronics, DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs, and microcontrollers/microprocessors, particularly STM32 and MSP430.
Strong electronic hardware design experience and a good understanding of firmware/software development processes.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Experience with closed-loop feedback systems.
Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance.
MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with SPICE, ANSYS, and other design software.
Experience with circuit miniaturization.
Experience with high-voltage technology.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of electronic PCBs from initial concept through breadboard validation, prototyping, and release to production.
Prepare project proposals, conduct circuit design and analysis, and develop PC board layout concepts and requirements.
Supervise mechanical design and contribute to concept formulation.
Perform circuitry stress and reliability analysis, specify and select components, manage de-rating, and conduct cost analysis.
Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation.
Develop new products and improve existing products to reduce costs, add features, improve performance and reliability, and integrate embedded technology.
Prepare and manage project schedules.
Supervise electronics technicians and interns and provide hands-on, one-on-one mentoring.
Communicate and coordinate in a timely manner with engineering teams at various Twenty-Six Defense locations.
Develop schematics and PCB layouts in compliance with specifications.
Verify design robustness by completing EMI product-level testing.
Develop and conduct electrical tests, including troubleshooting.
Effectively communicate design and engineering requirements and work as part of a cross-functional team.

Benefits

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
Competitive compensation.
401(k) program.
Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
Basic life insurance and additional life and AD&D insurance are available.
Flexible vacation and PTO.
Paid parental leave.
Employee referral program.
Voluntary benefits, including long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.