Senior Electrical Engineer
Job in
Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24011, USA
Listed on 2026-08-07
Listing for:
Elbit Systems of America
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Electronics Design Engineer
We are seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join our Electronics Design Group, reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in micro power supply design, analog circuitry, and embedded systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of new electronic PCBs, guiding projects from initial concept through breadboard validation, prototyping, and release to production. Designs will focus on low-current devices, typically ranging from 50–200 mW.
- Prepare project proposals, conduct circuit design and analysis, and develop PC board layout concepts and requirements.
- Supervise mechanical design and contribute to concept formulation.
- Perform stress and reliability analysis of circuitry, specify and select components, manage de-rating, and conduct cost analysis.
- Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation.
Product Development Focus:
- Drive the creation of new products and enhance existing ones to reduce costs, add features, improve performance and reliability, and integrate embedded technology.
- Preferred experience includes proficiency with SPICE, ANSYS, and other design software, circuit miniaturization, and high-voltage technology.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with timely interactions across engineering teams at various Elbit Systems of America locations.
- Prepare and manage project schedules and supervise electronics technicians and interns.
- Work hands-on and provide one-on-one mentoring to technicians and interns.
Qualifications:
- BS Electrical Engineering or closely related field
- 6+ years' experience
- Experience with any of the following: micro-PCB design, low power, ultra-dense, electronic packaging, miniature electronic devices, magnetics, EMI filtering.
- Experience with Failure Analysis of PCB's.
- Experience with digital electronics, DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs and Microcontrollers/Microprocessors (STM
32 and MSP
430 in particular) Strong electronic hardware design experience and good understanding of firmware/software development processes. - Develop schematics and PCB layouts in compliance with the specifications
- Verify design robustness by completing EMI product level testing
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Experience with closed loop feedback systems
- Effectively communicate design and engineering requirements
- Able to work as part of a cross functional team
- Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Capability to develop and conduct electrical tests to include troubleshooting
- MS Office skills;
Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio - Ability to obtain DOD Security Clearance
Why Roanoke, Virginia?
- Lower cost of living
- Family-friendly area
- Career and economic growth
- Scenic beauty
- Outdoor enthusiast's dream
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We
Offer:
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available:
Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more - Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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