We are seeking an outgoing individual to research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems. Responsibilities: + Design & Development: + Design electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for aerospace and defense purposes per customer requirements and industry standards (i.e., IPC, Military, and DO-160 standards). + Prepare schematics, bills of materials, printed circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and assembly drawings to support active program development and legacy production builds. + Ensure electrical design data packages are organized, released, and updated as necessary. + Design and implement electrical stress tests to ensure product reliability. + Design and implement test fixtures to verify circuit boards’ and/or systems’ functionality for production testing. + Ensure the electrical design is functional, robust, and cost-effective. + Coordination & Communication: + Work independently while communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. + Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure overall system form, fit, function, and safety requirements are achieved. + Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. + Design and direct engineering personnel in the fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment. + Determine methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products in accordance with system requirements. + Research & Specification: + Research and specify appropriate purchased and preferred components. + Determine power and load requirements/restrictions. + Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements. + Innovate and use good judgment to incorporate company automation standards. + Work with vendors and sourcing to define technical requirements for the product/components. + Quality & Support: + Coordinate with quality assurance to support production and required procedures. + Coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing planners to support obsolescence issues. Perform verification/validation of new sources. + Coordinate and prepare engineering change notices (ECN) per configuration management standards. + Direct and coordinate repair assistance of production and field returns. + Direct and coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations. + Technical Skills: + Use computer-assisted engineering software to design and perform engineering tasks. + Strong digital and analog hardware design experience at the product level using: Operational Amplifiers, Instrumentation Amplifiers, Comparators, RTD sensors, SCR, Mosfet, Gate Drivers, DC/DC Converters, LDO Linear Regulator, Opto-Isolators, TVS/Diode/Zener, Capacitors, Inductors, Microcontroller, TTL/CMOS logic, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Switches, Electromechanical and Solid-State Relays, Thermal Switches, etc. + Willingness to travel on a limited basis. Qualifications: + Education: BSEE degree (MSEE or higher is a plus) from an accredited college or university. + Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience designing analog, digital, and power electronics systems. + Skills: + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. + Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. + Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. + Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of analog circuit calculations. + Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. + Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. + Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Electronic Simulation Software, Cadence Capture/PCB Designer, Mentor Graphics Viewer (minimum), Gerbers Viewer/Editor Software. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Physical circuit board layout experience (e.g., OrCAD, Mentor, Cadence Allegro, Express PCB) is a plus. + Ability to work closely with other engineers, lab technicians, product management, and customers in a team environment. 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