Senior Electrical Engineer

Safran•Rochester, NY

About The Position

Safran Federal Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electrical systems for its products. The role spans analog, digital, RF, and mixed-signal design and covers the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept and schematic capture through PCB layout review, integration, and system validation. The engineer will work on resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (R-PNT) solutions for military and government customers, including applications intended for GPS/GNSS-denied environments. The position includes hands-on hardware design and validation, technical leadership on projects, and close collaboration with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams. The engineer will help ensure that designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturing, industry-standard, and regulatory requirements, and will support the transition of hardware designs into production.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years with a master's degree, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in RF and/or electrical hardware design and validation.
Hands-on experience in PCB and board layout.
Proficiency with electrical hardware design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD.
Understanding of PCB layout best practices, including high-speed design, EMI/EM considerations, thermal management, RF isolation, and manufacturability.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as FCC, EL, CE, and MIL-STD testing.
Strong understanding of analog, digital, RF, and/or power-supply circuit design.
Proven ability to work across engineering domains.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude and ability to engage and influence.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-speed PCB design and signal-integrity analysis.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Documented active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, build, and test PCB prototypes; debug and troubleshoot issues.
Lead smaller projects related to large-scale design efforts.
Design, develop, and test electrical hardware systems and components.
Perform detailed analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal circuit design, simulation, and analysis.
Support system-level performance analysis, including impedance matching, isolation, noise figure, and signal-chain integrity.
Design, simulate, and validate electrical and RF circuits, including power supplies, filters, amplifiers, and digital interfaces.
Develop and maintain electrical component and hardware specifications and design documentation.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
Provide technical leadership across projects while working with cross-functional engineering teams.
Collaborate on schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection, applying best practices for RF and/or mixed-signal performance.
Develop and execute test plans and procedures to assess hardware quality and reliability.
Create and maintain schematics, layout files, bills of materials, test plans, and other design documentation.
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including MIL-STD, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to support material and component availability.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to transition electrical hardware designs into production.
Stay current with PCB design, materials, and manufacturing advancements to improve product quality and efficiency.