Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Spectra Defense Technologies

Location: Atlanta, GA

Compensation: $110,000 – $140,000 annually

Employment Type: Full‑time

Posting Date: 18 hours ago

The Senior Electrical Engineer will transform product ideas into application‑ready, modular, scalable ruggedized displays, tablets, and mission computers that meet the rigorous performance, reliability, and environmental standards required in mission‑critical defense and aerospace environments. The role covers the full electrical hardware development lifecycle, from system design and architecture through detailed engineering, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing preparation.

• System design and architecture
  • Develop system architecture and block diagrams
  • Select, design, and validate digital, analog, and power electronics
  • Create preliminary bills of materials (BOM)
• Detailed design and engineering
  • Create detailed circuit diagrams using Altium Designer
  • Design the physical layout of PCBs
  • Use GIDEP to identify and report part failures, obsolescence, and counterfeit risks
  • Analyze and compile data to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to military/aerospace ruggedization standards
  • Optimize the electrical design for efficient and cost‑effective production
• Prototyping and validation
  • Support the building of functional prototypes
  • Support prototype testing to ensure functions work as intended
  • Perform hands‑on circuit design, PCB layout collaboration, signal integrity analysis, thermal considerations, and EMI/EMC compliance
  • Ensure all designs meet applicable standards such as MIL‑STD, DO‑160, and specific customer requirements
  • Conduct qualification testing as required to ensure compliance with final specifications
• Manufacturing preparation and release
  • Participate in production readiness reviews (PRR) and incorporate corrective actions and improvement suggestions
  • Finalize BOMs, ECNs, and all other engineering documentation
  • Release all documentation for production

• Provide technical expertise during proposal development, product planning discussions, and customer‑facing technical engagements as needed
• Actively collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements for defense and aerospace environments
• Fully prepare for and participate in design reviews, including PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR
• Drive technical excellence throughout the product development lifecycle by applying best practices in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT)
• Contribute to engineering best practices by participating in engineering peer reviews and continuous improvement activities
• Offer expertise to Electrical Engineers in PCB layout, analog and digital system design, ruggedization techniques, and other topics as necessary

• Demonstrated expertise in high‑speed digital circuit design, power supply architecture, and embedded hardware development
• Strong understanding of ruggedization techniques, thermal management methods, and EMI/EMC mitigation practices
• Proficiency with industry‑standard ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or equivalent platforms
• Solid knowledge of relevant environmental and electrical compliance standards, including MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, and DO‑160
• Experience contributing to complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects and working within New Product Introduction (NPI) phase‑gate processes
• Strategic and technically proficient: effectively balances long‑term vision with hands‑on engineering leadership
• Collaborative and communicative: cultivates strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders to drive alignment and success
• Detail‑oriented and disciplined: upholds rigorous standards for design quality, documentation, and process adherence
• Mentorship‑driven: committed to developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous technical excellence
• Mission‑focused: dedicated to delivering reliable, high‑performance systems that support critical operations

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical…