Sr. Electrical Engineer

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About EMCORE

EMCORE LLC is a leading independent provider of advanced inertial navigation solutions for the aerospace, defense, commercial, and industrial sectors. As pioneers in fiber optic gyros, ring laser gyros, and MEMS technologies, we drive innovation across a wide range of navigation applications.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Concord, CA Job Type: Full Time Department: Engineering

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design efforts from concept through completion. This role requires a deep understanding of customer requirements and the ability to translate them into robust electrical solutions. The ideal candidate will bring leadership and technical expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, development, and worst-case analysis across analog and digital domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design efforts from concept through production, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and system integration.
• Perform detailed analysis and simulations of analog and digital circuits to ensure performance and reliability.
• Define electrical subsystem architecture based on the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Support project planning by estimating resources, timelines, and costs.
• Prepare and review technical proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical designs into larger systems.
• Solve complex design challenges using innovative, non-standard approaches.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design and production issues.
• Update and modify existing analog and digital designs to address electronic part obsolescence issues.
• Develop and present materials for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and design reviews.
• Estimate manpower requirements and manage engineering schedules to meet project milestones.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and electrical engineering best practices.
• Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required; master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, including:
  • Design, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex circuits, schematics, and embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in analog/digital design tools such as OrCAD, Altium, or equivalent.
• Experience with FPGA/ASIC design and microcontroller-based architecture.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, EMI/EMC, and thermal management.
• Extensive experience in programming, testing, and debugging electronic components and assemblies.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in space, aerospace, or military applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Expert in low-noise analog circuit design.
• Capable of flex-rigid PCB design.
• Able to conduct PCB functional testing.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the design, development, production, and testing of sensor systems, inertial navigation systems, spacecraft, and space mission hardware.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in electrical design.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Proficiency in simulation and design tools such as SPICE, Simulink, or MATLAB.
• Strong team collaboration skills and openness to feedback from peers and leadership.

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $142,000 - $191,000 annually.

Benefits:

EMCORE LLC offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k) company match, flexible spending account, Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time-off, and paid company holidays.

If you're passionate about electrical design and ready to work on cutting-edge projects, we'd like to hear from you! Apply today and be part of an innovative team.

*As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates/employees pass a criminal background check prior to starting employment.

*ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non- "U.S. persons" with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.

EMCORE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Emcore LLC is a Federal Contractor and requires any candidate offered employment to submit to a background check when a job offer is accepted.