Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Rock Hill, SC

Salary Range: $58,400.00-$73,000.00

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, bench test, and document products, systems or subsystems from concept, through prototype, to final production
• Responsible for driving technology development and project completion on time and budget
• Take ownership of technical projects, managing them independently and guiding them through to completion
• Review and interpret customer requirements, then develop robust, cost‑effective designs to meet or exceed them
• Provide reliable cost and schedule estimates for design assignments
• Document detailed component and subsystem specifications, as well as material requirements
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, software, systems engineering, program management) to ensure cohesive system‑level integration and successful project execution
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with senior management, the design team, and customers as required
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and assistance to other engineers and support staff
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and specifications
• Adhere to all company safety protocols, including use of appropriate PPE where required

Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of leading and delivering complex design projects from concept to production
• Extensive hands‑on experience with bench‑level tasks, debugging, and system‑level testing
• Strong technical analytical skills and great attention to detail
• Proven ability to self‑manage project tasks and meet schedule and budget constraints
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, technical writing, documentation, and clear communication with team members and stakeholders (examples upon request)
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and teamwork, ability to mentor and support junior engineers
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks or projects concurrently
• Must pass background check and drug screening

Desired Qualifications

• Working practical knowledge of AS9100
• Able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• Experience with motor power system design and development
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industries
• Practical knowledge of designing to MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461 and MIL‑STD‑704

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of study

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance