Sr. Electrical Engineer, Advanced Concepts
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Advanced Concepts
Job Category: Research & Development
Requisition Number: SRELE
006171
- Posted:
January 5, 2026 - Full-Time
- On-site
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 employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit:
Position Summary: The Sr. Electrical Engineer leads advanced PCB and power system design, integrates complex sensors and actuators, and performs in-depth electrical analysis and troubleshooting. They oversee electronics architecture, ensure reliability and safety, mentor less experienced Engineers, and drive development of complex subsystems. The Sr. Electrical Engineer owns the full hardware lifecycle from concept through design, validation, and integration. This senior‑level role requires deep expertise in signal integrity, electrical noise mitigation, and real‑time interface design.
The Sr. Electrical Engineer works with Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Design Engineers, NPI Managers, and Test Technicians. They frequently initiate collaboration with all departments within R&D.
FLSA: Exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities- Develop innovative architectures which focus on performance, reliability, and compliance. Own design verification, prototyping, and system‑level integration, with a strong emphasis on field bus and communication protocol implementation at the circuit level. Expert‑level understanding of the Altium design tool and generation of technical data.
- Conduct in‑depth design reviews, perform detailed signal integrity and power integrity analysis, and mentor less experienced Engineers in best practices.
- Supervise and develop complete electrical system level designs through the PLM system.
- Contribute technical leadership to R&D projects in a team setting to meet project cost targets, budget requirements, and delivery dates.
- Develop verification test plans, check the accuracy of test results, and draw logical conclusions.
- Drive manufacturability and cost optimization across electrical systems by resolving complex DFM challenges, engaging with vendors, and guiding design strategy to meet production and cost targets.
- Apply industry best practices for manufacturability as well as identify and implement new technologies.
- Drive Continuous Improvement in technical information, i.e. process records, schematics drawings, SOPs, prototype, and fixture drawings as needed to evaluate and support product design operations.
- Deliver electrical engineering support across the organization and to external vendors, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues that impact design, production, or product performance.
- Perform circuit simulation and analysis using industry‑standard tools to validate design performance and support troubleshooting throughout the development process.
- Assume technical ownership within the SIG SAUER NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
- Design and schematic drawing checker for other Electrical Engineers in R&D.
- Provide mentorship to less experienced Engineers, sharing expertise and promoting collaboration across teams and disciplines.
- Must be able to travel infrequently.
- Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
- Must follow all required Safety…
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