What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Rust Belt Recruiting?
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Shift: Condensed Schedule | 9 hours per day Monday through Thursday, 4 hours on Friday
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year, plus a performance-based bonus; exact compensation is dependent on experience
Senior Electrical Engineer Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with 5 years of hands-on experience to design, develop, and support embedded electronic systems from concept through production. This role exists to drive key product development activities—including circuit design, PCB layout, microcontroller integration, and firmware—while directly supporting manufacturing with test rig development, test procedures, and DFM reviews.
Senior Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:
Perform full-cycle circuit design, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB board layout
Develop and maintain firmware for embedded microcontrollers, including low-level drivers, communication protocols, and real-time performance optimization
Oversee and improve electronic circuit test procedures within the manufacturing operation
Design and build custom test fixtures and wiring harnesses for efficient production evaluation of new and existing designs
Contribute to acoustic systems design, USB integration, and Bluetooth wireless development
Ensure robust RFI/EMI mitigation, signal integrity, and power management across all designs
Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), including optimizing PCB layouts for pick-and-place production
Collaborate with cross-functional mechanical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to successfully integrate hardware, firmware, and mechanical systems
Participate in design reviews, risk analysis, and verification/validation activities to meet stringent military and medical standards
Senior Electrical Engineer Reporting Relationships:
The Senior Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager. This position serves as a senior-level technical contributor and works closely with cross-functional teams across the production floor and engineering lab.
About You:
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Hold a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in electrical and embedded systems design, ideally within military, aerospace, defense, or medical device industries
Demonstrate proven expertise in circuit schematic design and PCB layout, with Altium Designer or equivalent software strongly preferred
Maintain hands-on experience developing, debugging, and programming firmware for real-time embedded microcontroller applications
Exhibit strong functional expertise in RFI/EMI mitigation techniques, digital circuitry, signal integrity, Bluetooth, and USB integration
Demonstrate knowledge of high-reliability/safety-critical design practices and regulatory compliance standards such as MIL-STD, IPC, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or FDA design controls
Maintain familiarity with laboratory and environmental testing tools, including automated testing, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
Display a solid understanding of acoustic signal processing or audio system integration
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills alongside strong analytical troubleshooting abilities in both lab and production environments
Next Steps:
If you are a driven, technical leader who is a natural problem solver, we would like to hear from you. Please reach out to our recruiting agency today to discuss taking the next step in your engineering career with our client.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
About the Client: Our client develops and produces high-reliability military communications products and innovative medical devices, fostering a collaborative culture that deeply values quality, integrity, and innovation.
Benefits Offered: This permanent position features a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, an HSA, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, company holidays, and clear opportunities for professional development.
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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000