Sr. Electrical Engineer (ONSITE, Budd Lake NJ)

My client is looking for a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team at the Budd Lake, NJ facility. Due to this being a hands-on position, you must work onsite 4-10 hour days but will be off every Friday.

Job Description:

They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design efforts from concept through completion. This role requires a deep understanding of customer requirements and the ability to translate them into robust electrical solutions. The ideal candidate will bring leadership and technical expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, development, and worst-case analysis across analog and digital domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design efforts from concept through production, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and system integration.

• Perform detailed analysis and simulations of analog and digital circuits to ensure performance and reliability.

• Define electrical subsystem architecture based on the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Support project planning by estimating resources, timelines, and costs.

• Prepare and review technical proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical designs into larger systems.

• Solve complex design challenges using innovative, non-standard approaches.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design and production issues.

• Update and modify existing analog and digital designs to address electronic part obsolescence issues.

• Develop and present materials for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and design reviews.

• Estimate manpower requirements and manage engineering schedules to meet project milestones.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and electrical engineering best practices.

• Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, including design, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex circuits, schematics, and embedded systems

• BS in Electrical Engineering required, Master's degree preferred

• Proficiency in analog/digital design tools such as OrCAD, Altium, or equivalent.

• Experience with FPGA/ASIC design and microcontroller-based architecture.

• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, EMI/EMC, and thermal management.

• Extensive experience in programming, testing, and debugging electronic components and assemblies.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in space, aerospace, or military applications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the design, development, production, and testing of sensor systems, inertial navigation systems, spacecraft, and space mission hardware.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in electrical design.

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.

• Proficiency in simulation and design tools such as SPICE, Simulink, or MATLAB.

• Strong team collaboration skills and openness to feedback from peers and leadership.

The salary range for this role is $135,000- $185,000. The company also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and Company-paid holidays.