Senior​/Principal Electrical Engineer - Transportation Safeguard and Surety Program, Onsite

Electronics Design Engineer – Albuquerque, NM

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on embedded electronics for Transportation Safety and Security Programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and validation of complex electronic circuits, custom PCBAs, and integrated systems
• Oversee creation, review, and approval of detailed schematics, layouts, and documentation
• Drive integration of advanced embedded electronics and system architectures
• Establish and champion design for test (DFT), design for manufacturability (DFM), fault tree analyses, and FMEA processes
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex manufacturing and fleet issues
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies in electronics, electrical systems, and communication standards
• Provide technical expertise and strategic support to stakeholders to advance transportation technologies

Required qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Desired qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
• Outstanding verbal and written skills
• Master's or PhD in electronics or electrical engineering plus 3+ years of design experience
• In‑depth knowledge and hands‑on experience in electronic hardware design, development, and testing, including PCB schematic capture and layout, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, UART, I2C)
• Proficiency with industry‑standard PCB design tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad, etc.)
• Skill in requirement generation, mapping, integration, electrical validation, and testing methodologies
• Understanding of design for manufacturability, design for test, and FMEA
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems and performance optimization
• Experience collaborating with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (UL, CE, FCC, etc.)
• Programming skills in C/C++/C# and Python for hardware‑software integration and testing automation

Salary range: $117,500 – $235,700 (estimated; adjusted for experience, qualifications, and geographic differential)

Work location:

Onsite – the selected applicant must be able to work on site.

We require candidates to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.