Contract Electrical Engineering Jobs in Dover, NH

Electrical Engineer II

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary: The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for developing moderately complex electrical system designs for new products as well as design improvements for legacy products. Responsibilities also include exercising sound engineering judgement and presenting analysis summaries which support design decisions. This mid-level role operates with limited guidance and contributes to the design and development of electrical subsystems. The Electrical Engineer II will design, implement and test power supplies, sensor interfaces, and common communication protocols as well as fieldbus systems. They are expected to understand electrical and protocol-level interactions and to support both hardware interface and signal integrity debugging. The Electrical Engineer II will work both independently and in a team environment with Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Design Engineers, NPI Managers, and Test Technicians. Collaboration with other departments including manufacturing, QC, and Assembly is expected.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative designs of electrical circuits and PCBAs using Altium Designer with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and maintainability, ensuring they meet product requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
• Perform electrical design reviews, ensure compliance with electrical design rules, evaluate signal integrity and power distribution, and support prototyping and bring-up activities.
• Process PCBA's, layouts, drawings and sub-systems through the PLM system.
• Contribute to R&D projects in a team setting to meet project delivery dates.
• Perform testing and analyze test data.
• Create test reports to determine if design and process meet functional and performance specifications. Perform testing and analyze test data.
• Support the manufacturability of electrical systems and sub-systems by reviewing DFM feedback from vendors and implementing appropriate design solutions.
• Develop a strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, and assembly procedures to evaluate newly designed or modified products.
• Proactively access technical information i.e., process records, schematics drawings, SOP’s, prototype, and fixture drawings as needed to evaluate and support product design operations.
• Provide technical support to contract manufacturers and assist manufacturing in identifying and resolving electrical issues to maintain production schedules.
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis using industry-standard tools to validate design performance and support troubleshooting throughout the development process.
• Actively participate in the SIG SAUER NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
• Start building supportive mentorship connections with less experienced Engineers and cross-functional team members.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Engage in and actively volunteer for continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER security mandates.
• Able to travel infrequently.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, and 3-6 years of previous experience as an Electrical Engineer required.
• Foundation in programming (C and assembly) to support hardware validation and integration. Demonstrates advanced skill using Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout, LabVIEW for test automation, and a range of debugging tools and communication protocols essential for hardware bring-up and verification.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing processes for components and PCBAs, including DFM/DFT principles, material selection, stack-up requirements, and quality control standards to ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical specifications.
• Ability to write reports and procedures, and effectively present information to team members and management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and present and execute viable solutions.

• Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.