Electrical Engineer IV - (Electrical Power Systems) Clearance Required Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · Electronics · first seen 2026-07-16

About the Role

You will lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of highly complex electrical components and systems. This role suits professionals with extensive experience in power systems, control systems, EWIS, CD&H, or similar specializations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead design and development of complex electrical components and systems
  • Modify and evaluate existing electrical systems to improve performance and efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and standards
  • Conduct tests and simulations to validate system performance
  • Document design processes, test results, and modifications
  • Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for electrical systems
  • Act as technical lead for specialized projects
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and technicians
  • Participate in team meetings and project planning
  • Stay current with latest advancements in electrical engineering

About You

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field (or equivalent work experience, or Master's plus 6 years experience)
  • Typically 8+ years of related experience
  • Specialized expertise in power systems, control systems, EWIS, CD&H, or similar areas
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical and avionic systems architectures and design
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
  • Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision on projects with small and large teams
  • Knowledge of requirements management and functional requirements derivation
  • Knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management, and V&V principles
  • Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions
  • Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance required

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience as Responsible Engineer (RE) driving hardware through full lifecycle including development, qualification, integration, test, V&V, and certification
  • Proficiency in electrical design software such as Capital, AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, or similar
  • Experience with simulation software like SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Hyperlynx or similar
  • Expertise in PCB design and layout
  • Advanced understanding of power electronics and control systems
  • Extensive experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, or FPGA design
  • Ability to perform advanced circuit analysis and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
  • High proficiency in C/C++ or Python for embedded systems development
  • Proven experience in project management and leading large complex projects
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Compensation

Pay Range: $137,443 - $188,983

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Clearance Requirements

This position requires an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.