SIG SAUER, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Electrical Engineer II, Advanced Concepts
Sanford, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms and related products. The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for developing complex electrical system designs for new products and improvements for legacy products, working both independently and collaboratively with various engineering teams.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Develop innovative designs of electrical circuits and PCBAs using Altium Designer with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and maintainability, ensuring they meet product requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing systems
Perform electrical design reviews, ensure compliance with electrical design rules, evaluate signal integrity and power distribution, and support prototyping and bring-up activities
Design, implement and test power supplies, sensor interfaces, and common communication protocols as well as fieldbus systems
Support the manufacturability of electrical systems and sub-systems by reviewing DFM feedback from vendors and implementing appropriate design solutions
Proactively access technical information, i.e. process records, schematics drawings, SOP’s, prototype, and fixture drawings as needed to evaluate and support product design operations
Provide technical support to contract manufacturers and assist manufacturing in identifying and resolving electrical issues to maintain production schedules
Perform circuit simulation and analysis using industry-standard tools to validate design performance and support troubleshooting throughout the development process
Perform hardware bring-up, verification, and validation testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and other lab equipment
Provide guidance on power system design including battery technologies, power distribution, voltage regulation, and protection circuits
Lead root-cause analysis of field and test failures, leveraging data-driven approaches and collaborating with cross-functional teams for rapid issue resolution
Manage and protect Intellectual Property (IP) through technical disclosures, patent submissions, and competitive trade studies
Ensure all electrical engineering work aligns with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards, including ITAR, UL, CE, and ISO9001/AS9100
Represent the company in technical forums, standards committees, and supplier engagements to promote best practices and stay abreast of industry trends
Contribute to strategic product planning and roadmapping, providing input on feasibility, timelines, and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and 3-6 years of previous experience as an Electrical Engineer required
Experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drone platforms is required
Proficiency in Python, C/C++, MIPS assembly, MATLAB, Lab View, NodeRED, bash and batch scripts
Proficiency in OrCAD/PSPICE, EAGLE, LTspice, ADS, Altium, Cadence Allegro, Xpedition Designer, and Solid Works
Proven capabilities working with all standard lab equipment and tools (soldering, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, multimeter, data loggers, thermal chambers)
Experience in MS Office products
Demonstrated experience presenting and public speaking engagement
Experience with embedded system design, microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGAs, and analog/digital signal processing
Proven capability in EMC/EMI design and testing, with in-depth understanding of applicable standards such as MIL-STD-461, CISPR, and FCC
Knowledge of power systems design, including battery management systems (BMS), DC-DC converters, and fault protection
Hands-on experience with system-level integration, including communication protocols (CAN, RS-485, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.)
Understanding of environmental and reliability testing (HALT, HASS, thermal cycling, vibration) and root-cause failure analysis
Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Agile, Arena), BOM management, and product lifecycle documentation
Skilled in technical writing and communication, including the development of detailed reports, procedures, and design documentation
Familiarity with DFX principles (Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Testability) and engagement with contract manufacturers
Understanding of ITAR, ATF, and EAR regulations as they pertain to electrical and embedded systems
Experience with NATO standards, MIL-SPECs, and other relevant defense and aerospace documentation and design criteria
Company
SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
E John Deedrick Jr
Advisor to the CEO
Chris Erickson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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