CareerPlan

Electrical Engineer VI

Folsom, CAFull-time$163k–$262k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11
Citizens only

Core

Senior electrical engineering lead responsible for architecture, design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems for DoD missile defense and controllable solid propulsion applications.

Role type

Senior IC electrical engineer (defense/aerospace)

Builds

High-reliability controller electronics, interconnects, sensor interfaces, and divert attitude control systems for missile defense and aerospace programs

Domain

Defense, Missile Defense, Aerospace, Solid Propulsion

Required skills

Electrical hardware design, Analog and digital circuit design, Actuation system control, Power conditioning, Schematic creation and interpretation, Signal integrity analysis, EMI/EMC compliance, Hardware qualification, Technical leadership, Mission assurance analysis

Preferred skills

DoD acquisition lifecycle knowledge, Proposal development, Complex engineering concept presentation

Technologies

Altium Designer, OrCAD, PSPICE

Responsibilities

Define electrical system architecture and guide development of controller electronics and sensor interfaces; Lead electrical design execution, technical risk assessment, and resolution of complex engineering issues; Lead mission assurance activities including FMEAs, fault tree analyses, and worst-case circuit analyses; Provide oversight for hardware qualification, EMI/EMC certification, and electrical test strategies; Represent electrical engineering at internal and customer design reviews; Prepare and review technical documentation including ICDs and qualification packages.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership