About Safari Circuits
At Safari Circuits, we believe a supportive, family-like culture is the foundation of our team's success and the exceptional quality of our products. We manufacture mission-critical Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for global medical, military, and defense markets. Since 1985, we have paired industry-leading stability with continuous business growth. As we build a stronger future, we are dedicated to fostering your professional growth and investing in your long-term success.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of custom test equipment for the electronics manufacturing industry. In this role, you will design, build, validate, and document high-performance testing systems while directly collaborating on custom engineering projects for our global clients.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Formulate comprehensive engineering plans to outline project milestones, design development phases, and resource requirements.
- Architect and specify hardware components, evaluating both off-the-shelf parts and custom Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) to maximize performance and cost-efficiency.
- Execute full-lifecycle hardware development, driving custom electronic designs from initial concept through schematic capture and layout.
- Develop, debug, and optimize software systems across embedded microcontrollers and PC platforms utilizing C, C#, LabVIEW, and Python.
- Lead the physical assembly, prototyping, and testing of newly designed products to validate functionality against rigorous engineering benchmarks.
Requirements:
- BSEE or combination of formal training (College and/or Military) and experience designing electronic circuits or test equipment
- Experience with one or more PCB CAD layout packages (Altium preferred)
- Experience in writing software in C, C#, LabVIEW, and Python
- Authorization to work in US
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Promotion opportunities
- Climate-controlled facility
EEO Statement
Safari Circuits, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
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