Senior Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer supports the design, development, integration, testing, and fielding of advanced electrical and electronic systems for complex defense platforms. Working under the guidance of a Project Engineering Lead, this role contributes to the development of military vehicle systems, weapon systems, and guided munitions through electrical system design, analysis, integration, and verification.

The successful candidate will apply sound engineering principles to develop electrical designs, perform circuit analysis, generate technical documentation, and support product development from concept through production and field deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design

• Design, develop, and modify electrical and electronic systems for complex military platforms
• Perform electrical system design and analysis for:
• Combat vehicles
• Weapon systems
• Guided munitions
• Research and evaluate electrical components, subsystems, and system architectures
• Support electrical system integration throughout the product lifecycle

Analysis & Simulation

• Perform analog and digital circuit design and analysis
• Utilize engineering analysis and modeling tools to evaluate system performance
• Conduct circuit simulations using tools such as:
• PSpice
• LTspice
• Develop engineering calculations, simulations, and technical analyses to support product development

Technical Documentation

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including:
• Electrical schematics
• Interconnect drawings
• Technical reports
• Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
• Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Verification and integration procedures
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable engineering standards and customer requirements

Integration & Verification

• Support hardware integration and system verification activities
• Develop electrical integration plans and test procedures
• Participate in laboratory testing, system validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Support fabrication, testing, production, and fielding efforts

Vendor & Technical Support

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, products, and technical solutions
• Support component selection and vendor technical reviews
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure product requirements are met

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Manufacturing, Software, and Test Engineering teams
• Support design reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Communicate engineering findings and recommendations to internal teams and customers
• Assist in resolving technical issues throughout product development

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
• OR
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree

Technical Skills

• Experience with analog and digital circuit design and analysis
• Experience creating and interpreting:
• Electrical schematics
• Interconnect drawings
• Experience developing technical documentation, including engineering reports and technical analyses
• Experience creating and managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Experience performing circuit simulation using:
• PSpice
• LTspice
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and system integration

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve moderately complex engineering design and development challenges
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong organizational and technical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with military and commercial electrical design standards
• Experience using:
• MATLAB
• Simulink
• LabVIEW
• OrCAD
• Microsoft Visio
• Familiarity with circuit board schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• Knowledge of high electromagnetic interference (EMI) design practices
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and manufacturing processes

Additional Experience

• Experience designing wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for military systems
• Experience integrating Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
• Experience developing electronic control logic
• Experience developing or integrating:
• Power generation systems
• Power conversion systems
• Energy storage solutions
• Experience supporting ammunition handling systems, autoloaders, or large-caliber loading systems

Core Competencies

• Electrical System Design
• Analog & Digital Circuit Design
• Circuit Simulation
• Electrical Integration
• Technical Documentation
• Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• System Verification & Validation
• Hardware Integration
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Defense Systems Engineering

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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