Sr. Electrical Engineer

Core Systems•Poway, CA

9h•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Core Systems is seeking a talented, detail-oriented Sr. Electrical Engineer to research, design, develop, and test electrical components or systems for commercial, industrial, or military use. The role involves preparing electrical system drawings and specifications, developing technical plans and proposals, collaborating with engineers and customers, and coordinating activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements. The engineer will also recommend documentation policy and procedure changes and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. The role is based at Core Systems’ facility in Poway, California, which includes on-site engineering, manufacturing, system assembly, and a MIL-SPEC Testing Lab. The stated U.S. base salary range is $100,000 to $160,000 annually; actual compensation depends on candidate-specific factors.

Requirements

6–10 years of related experience.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with company management and outside business associates.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mixed circuit design.
Experience with IPC and military standards for circuit card design specifications.
Proficiency in PCB design, including experience with PCB layout tools such as Cadence Allegro.
Experience creating statements of work covering detailed electrical circuit design, circuit-level analysis, qualification testing support, test procedures and reports, and hardware production manufacturing support.
Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through production.
Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug.
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital design.
Experience working with dynamic, multifunctional teams.

Responsibilities

Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Prepare technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure installation and operation conform to standards and customer requirements.
Develop detailed plans, statements of work, cost estimates, and proposals for technical document production.
Confer with engineers, customers, and others about existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Participate with engineering teams to resolve complex technical and operational issues.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Develop and recommend new or modified documentation policies and procedures.
Work safely in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, supporting their professional development, technical proficiency, and problem-solving capabilities.