Staff Electrical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Twenty-Six Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary:
The Staff Electrical Engineer is a senior technical contributor within SlingWorks, one of Elbit America’s most advanced engineering teams developing next-generation targeting and mission-system technologies. In this role, you will lead complex board-level electrical designs, contribute to system architecture decisions, and drive subsystem-level electrical integration while remaining hands-on throughout the full hardware lifecycle. You will solve challenging engineering problems, guide the development of advanced PCBAs, integrate processors, sensors, and high-speed interfaces, and collaborate closely with other senior engineers to co-develop robust, high-reliability electrical architectures. You will mentor junior engineers, lead design execution on major programs, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, mission-critical hardware.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead the design and development of complex electrical and board-level hardware, including schematic capture, component selection, and interface definition
Contribute to electrical architecture decisions across digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains
Integrate processors, sensors, high-speed digital interfaces, and support electronics at the subsystem level
Support and help define FPGA electrical integration strategies (no RTL required)
Direct PCB layout activities to ensure signal integrity, EMC/EMI robustness, manufacturability, and compliance
Lead board bring-up, electrical debug, validation, and root-cause analysis in lab environments
Develop and implement test plans, validation strategies, and debug methodologies for program hardware
Drive resolution of electrical issues across prototype and low-rate production builds
Lead electrical design for SWaP-constrained systems, including power distribution, power integrity, efficiency, and thermal considerations
Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, and embedded software teams to ensure effective system-level integration
Participate in architecture reviews, technical trade studies, and design reviews
Support DFM/DFT approaches and help transition designs from prototype to manufacturing
Perform and interpret electrical analysis, modeling, and simulation to reduce technical risk
Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and constructive design reviews for junior and mid-level engineers
Work collaboratively with other Staff and Senior Staff engineers to ensure cohesive system-level solutions
What Success Looks Like:
Delivers robust, producible board-level designs with minimal redesign cycles
Acts as a strong technical mentor and reliable senior contributor within the team
Demonstrates sound engineering judgment in system-level tradeoffs and design decisions
Communicates effectively across disciplines and helps drive clarity in complex technical discussions
Consistently elevates hardware quality, reliability, and performance across programs
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering (a master’s preferred)
Typically, 12+ years of experience in electronic design, hardware development, and system integration
Proven ability to lead major design efforts and work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines
Strong experience with schematic capture tools (such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition) and electrical analysis/simulation tools (such as LTSPICE)
Familiarity with PLM or ERP tools
Experience working in high-reliability, fast-paced environments supporting mission-critical systems
Required training: ESD and safety training (can be completed within the first year)
Experience with aerospace/defense, MIL-STD requirements, or DO-254 practices is a plus