Electrical Design Engineer I, Entry Level

About the Role

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer I for an aerospace and defense manufacturer in Simsbury, Connecticut. This role will support electrical circuit design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and technical deliverables throughout the product-development lifecycle.

Job Logistics

• Location: Simsbury, Connecticut
• Work Model: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Design analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal circuits
• Select electrical components
• Support design verification
• Perform schematic capture and/or PCB design
• Use circuit-simulation and engineering-analysis tools
• Test and troubleshoot electronic circuits
• Use oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies
• Interpret technical requirements
• Apply relevant engineering standards
• Develop accurate design documentation
• Work across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
• Manage assigned design tasks and competing priorities with guidance
• Communicate progress, technical challenges, and schedule risks

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Tools/Tech: Altium Designer 20+ preferred; LTspice or equivalent; oscilloscopes; digital multimeters; power supplies.
• Foundational knowledge of circuit-analysis techniques
• Hands-on electronic testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret technical requirements
• Ability to develop accurate design documentation
• Analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate design decisions
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Experience designing analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal circuits
• Component-selection experience
• Design-verification exposure
• Schematic capture and/or PCB-layout exposure

Plusses

• Altium Designer Version 20+
• LTspice
• FMECA
• Fault Tree Analysis
• FPGA/VHDL
• Embedded C
• Aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics
• DoD standards
• SAE standards
• IEEE standards
• IPC standards
• RCC-319
• IPC-222x
• Environmental qualification testing
• Thermal cycling
• Vibration testing

Compensation

• Salary: $85,000 to $110,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
• Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.