Lead Electrical Engineer

Debelak Consulting Group
Cincinnati, OH

About the role

Working with a well-established defense electronics company is seeking a seasoned Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Fuzing & Ordnance Systems team. You'll design ruggedized electronics for military fuzing and ordnance applications — working in a fast-paced environment across the full development lifecycle from requirements through qualification and manufacture. This is a high-impact role with direct customer interface and team leadership responsibility.


What you'll do

  • Lead analog and digital circuit design for ruggedized ordnance electronics, including power supply design, sensor integration, and component selection
  • Perform simulations and circuit tolerance analyses (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink); create and review design documentation using Altium or PADS
  • Interface with customers and cross-functional teams; lead design reviews, ECOs, and failure investigations using structured root cause methods
  • Mentor junior engineers, manage multiple programs simultaneously, and execute independently with minimal supervision
  • Apply EMI, ESD, and DFM best practices; develop and execute test plans; troubleshoot using standard lab equipment


What we're looking for

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's + 9 years, Master's + 7 years, or 13 years of equivalent experience in electrical engineering
  • Proven depth in analog/digital circuit design — op amps, differential amplifiers, filters, logic gates, power converters
  • Experience with ESADs and Safety Review Boards is a strong plus
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; currently active clearance preferred
  • US citizenship required per program requirements; no visa sponsorship available
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (5–10%)


Schedule

  • 4/10 — 3-day weekends


Benefits

  • Full benefits package


Relocation

  • Possible for ideal candidate


Qualified and interested? Click Apply or send your resume to [email protected] — all inquiries are confidential.

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