Electrical Engineer II, Advanced Concepts

Electrical Engineer II, Advanced Concepts

Job Category: Research & Development

Requisition Number: PRINC
005518

• Posted:
  November 18, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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North Carolina Sanford
840 White Hill Road
Sanford, NC 27332, USA

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.

Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit:

Position Summary:

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for developing complex electrical system designs for new products and improvements for legacy products. Responsibilities also include exercising sound engineering judgement and presenting analysis summaries to support design decisions. The Electrical Engineer II will work both independently and as a team with Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Design Engineers, and Test Technicians.

FLSA: Exempt

• 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 ISO
  9001/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 road mapping, providing input on feasibility, timelines, and emerging technologies.

• 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…