SIG SAUER, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Advanced Concepts
Sanford, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms and related products. The Sr. Electrical Engineer leads advanced PCB and power system design, integrates complex sensors and actuators, and performs in-depth electrical analysis and troubleshooting.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Develop innovative architectures which focus on performance, reliability, and compliance. Own design verification, prototyping, and system-level integration, with a strong emphasis on field bus and communication protocol implementation at the circuit level. Expert-level understanding of the Altium design tool and generation of technical data
Conduct in-depth design reviews, perform detailed signal integrity and power integrity analysis, and mentor less experienced Engineers in best practices
Supervise and develop complete electrical system level designs through the PLM system
Contribute technical leadership to R&D projects in a team setting to meet project cost targets, budget requirements, and delivery dates
Develop verification test plans, check the accuracy of test results, and draw logical conclusions
Drive manufacturability and cost optimization across electrical systems by resolving complex DFM challenges, engaging with vendors, and guiding design strategy to meet production and cost targets
Apply industry best practices for manufacturability as well as identify and implement new technologies
Drive Continuous Improvement in technical information, i.e. process records, schematics drawings, SOPs, prototype, and fixture drawings as needed to evaluate and support product design operations
Deliver electrical engineering support across the organization and to external vendors, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues that impact design, production, or product performance
Perform circuit simulation and analysis using industry-standard tools to validate design performance and support troubleshooting throughout the development process
Assume technical ownership within the SIG SAUER NPI (New Product Introduction) process
Design and schematic drawing checker for other Electrical Engineers in R&D
Provide mentorship to less experienced Engineers, sharing expertise and promoting collaboration across teams and disciplines
Must be able to travel infrequently
Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Participate in and sustain 5S Standards
Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 7-10 years of previous experience as an Electrical Engineer required
Strong foundation in programming (C and assembly) to support complex hardware integration, validation, and bring-up
Proficient in Altium for advanced PCB design, LabVIEW for automated test development, and skilled in FPGA-based systems, including HDL integration and verification
Strong command of debugging tools and communication protocols critical to high-reliability hardware platforms
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Project and Visio
Applies strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing and component sourcing to drive DFM/DFT, ensure specification compliance, and support supplier collaboration
Contributes to cost analyses and trade studies to optimize design for performance, manufacturability, and budget
Ability to write and review reports and procedures, and effectively present information to team members and management
Ability to define and resolve problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects in a logical and organized manner
Ability to mentor other Engineers
Preferred
SUAS, UxS, and autopilot software training and experience highly desired
Focus on Betaflight, Ardupilot, PX4, and any speed control software experience wanted
Company
SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
E John Deedrick Jr
Advisor to the CEO
Chris Erickson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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