Sr. Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Lewis Center, OH

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience

Join Tracewell Systems — Where the Art of the Possible Comes to Life

At Tracewell Systems, we bring together creative minds and cutting-edge technology to engineer solutions that meet tomorrow’s challenges — today. For over four decades, we’ve partnered with the world’s leading tech innovators to deliver mission-critical systems that power real-world operations in defense, aerospace, and beyond.

Rooted in American values and founded in the great state of Ohio, we believe in hard work, ingenuity, and service to something greater than ourselves. We’re looking for people who want to roll up their sleeves and build technology that makes a difference — people who value integrity, tenacity, trusted expertise, a sense of duty, and the belief that anything is possible.

Ready to build what matters? Explore our open roles and start your journey with Tracewell today.

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and developing high-performance hardware systems. From circuit design to embedded software, your work will directly impact the reliability and innovation of our rugged computing platforms and mission-critical solutions.

What You’ll Do

Hardware Design & Development

Lead electrical component-level design, schematic capture, and PCB layout using Altium Designer or equivalent tools. Apply advanced techniques in analog, digital, and high-speed design.

Embedded Systems & Microcontroller Integration

Design and develop embedded hardware and software using PIC or similar microcontrollers. Support compute hardware integration and system-level architecture.

Interconnect & Signal Design

Engineer interconnects including PCIe, Ethernet, USB, I2C, UART, and other high-speed protocols. Apply hot plug/sequencing techniques and EMI/EMC best practices.

Documentation & BOM Management

Create and maintain design documentation, BOMs, and project status reports. Present technical updates and collaborate across engineering and production teams.

Testing & Compliance

Develop DVT and production test plans. Support lab and manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, safety, and regulatory directives.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Intermediate to advanced experience in hardware design, schematic capture, and PCB layout

Experience with interconnect protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, I2C, UART, etc.)

Strong understanding of analog, digital, and high-speed PCB design techniques

Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller-based design (PIC or similar)

Proficiency in Altium Designer, AutoCAD/ProgeCAD, and Microsoft Office

Experience with BOM creation, documentation, and project reporting

Familiarity with rugged computing platforms, Intel/AMD processors, FPGAs, and Linux systems

Strong analysis, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, SOWs, and requirements

Hands-on, detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative

Comfortable working in lab and manufacturing environments and lifting up to 50 lbs

Alignment with Tracewell’s core values: Art of the Possible, Integrity, Tenacity, Trusted Go-To, Sense of Duty

Why Tracewell?

You’ll gain access to:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term disability and life insurance

Retirement planning support and employer contribution to your 401k within your first 30 days

On-the-job training, career development, and access to personal career coaches

Bi-weekly pay and unlimited referral bonuses

A team that values your growth and success

Please note: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Any candidate who receives a written offer of employment will be required to undergo and pass a federal level background check and a federal level drug test/screen.

No recruiters please.

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