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Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electrical system for Safran products. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a full-time PCB design and layout expert while leveraging skills in FPGA development and software integration as needed to support advanced prototyping and product development.

Our Technology:

We're the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions and applications for military and government contract customers.

How I will Contribute:

• PCB Design and Layout:
  • Design, develop, and test printed circuit boards (PCBs) for Safran products.
  • Support component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout design using industry-standard tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
  • Troubleshoot and debug PCB prototypes to identify and resolve issues.

• Rapid Prototyping and System Development:
  • Contribute to rapid prototyping efforts by integrating hardware and software components.
  • Support system-level testing and debugging to validate designs in real-world scenarios.
  • Work on mixed-signal designs, including analog, digital, and RF circuits, to support advanced product development.
  • Develop and implement VHDL code for FPGA-based systems as needed.
  • Assist with software integration and embedded systems development to enhance product functionality

• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, layout files, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and test plans.
  • Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including EMI/EMC and safety standards.

• Collaboration and Growth:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to improve product designs.
  • Develop expertise in PCB layout design with the goal of becoming a full-time layout specialist.

What You Bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in the same fields with no experience required.
• Active US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher, or the ability to obtain one, is highly preferred.
• Experience with PCB design tools, such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, PADS, or OrCAD.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, RF, and/or power supply circuit design.
• Experience with VHDL design and FPGA development is preferred.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as FCC, EL, CE, and MIL-STD testing (required or preferred
• Experience with high-speed PCB design and signal integrity analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively.

Positive attitude and excellent teamwork abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including sitting/standing for extended periods and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Adequate vision and hearing to read technical documents and participate in meetings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to analyze technical information and communicate effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.

About Safran Federal Systems

Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as aWinner of the USA Today and Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2025 Award.

In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.

In August of 2019, Orolia Defense & Security acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations, and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press releasehere.

Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.