Electrical Electronics Engineer, Sr

Curtiss-Wright•Shelby, MI

8d•$86,100 - $124,300

About The Position

We are looking for a Sr Electrical Electronics Engineer to join our Shelby team! As our Sr Electrical Electronics Engineer you will assist in all aspects of the aerospace actuation and motor controller product life cycle from proposal to sustainment. You will apply principles and techniques of electrical/computer engineering to fulfill product requirements, and address internal customer (program management, product support, manufacturing, quality, etc.) requests as needed. Creativity and latitude are expected to resolve problems of diverse scope while being detail oriented. Location: Shelby, NC Salary: $86,100 to $124,300 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge Utilize understanding of aerospace electronics design process including requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, integration and test. Experienced in analog and digital embedded motor controllers for three phase BLDC/PMSM motors – both new and sustaining projects Exercise knowledge in specific analog areas of experience including, but not limited to, op-amps, comparators, passive and active filters, BJTs/FETs, and other novel application specific circuits Exercise knowledge in specific digital areas of experience including, but not limited to, logic ICs, state machines, memory technologies, microprocessors, and digital communication protocols (ARINC-429, CAN, I²C, SPI, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and others as needed). Exercise knowledge of motor control theory. Exercise knowledge of power and energy conservation. Appreciate the need for and implementation of a rigorously created and maintained component library. Appreciate the need for and implementation of clean/legible circuit schematics used to create printed wiring boards (PWB) and assemblies (PWA) using Altium within boundaries of internal processes/procedures/guidelines. Model and simulate analog and digital circuits using simulation tools such as, but not limited to, P-spice (Mixed Sim in Altium), MATLAB/Simulink, Simetrix/Simplis, PLECS, and/or Power Sim (PSIM). Verify intended operation and performance of prototypes and other hardware in the lab environment. Generate high-quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals with a preference for doing so in DOORS (or equivalent). Experience with MIL standards MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-801. Experience with RTCA standards, including DAL certifications for aerospace application, DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254. Strong competency and experience dealing with SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 are preferred, but not required. Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technical capabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions - including schedule, cost impacts, and shaping technical requirements. Review vendor experience and capability to support product development

Requirements

Due to the nature of work performed in this role, incumbents must be a US citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with 10+ years of experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office.
Refined soft skills required for coaching/mentoring.
Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.
Strong customer interface capabilities and negotiation skills.
Project Management experience.
Familiarity in root cause and corrective action methodologies.
Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external management.
Creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse, fast paced environment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Customer focused with a bias towards action.

Nice To Haves

Security clearance is a plus.
Master’s education level is a plus.
Experience in the development of aerospace actuators and motor controllers is a plus.
Strong competency and experience dealing with SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Utilize understanding of aerospace electronics design process including requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, integration and test.
Experienced in analog and digital embedded motor controllers for three phase BLDC/PMSM motors – both new and sustaining projects
Exercise knowledge in specific analog areas of experience including, but not limited to, op-amps, comparators, passive and active filters, BJTs/FETs, and other novel application specific circuits
Exercise knowledge in specific digital areas of experience including, but not limited to, logic ICs, state machines, memory technologies, microprocessors, and digital communication protocols (ARINC-429, CAN, I²C, SPI, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and others as needed).
Exercise knowledge of motor control theory.
Exercise knowledge of power and energy conservation.
Appreciate the need for and implementation of a rigorously created and maintained component library.
Appreciate the need for and implementation of clean/legible circuit schematics used to create printed wiring boards (PWB) and assemblies (PWA) using Altium within boundaries of internal processes/procedures/guidelines.
Model and simulate analog and digital circuits using simulation tools such as, but not limited to, P-spice (Mixed Sim in Altium), MATLAB/Simulink, Simetrix/Simplis, PLECS, and/or Power Sim (PSIM).
Verify intended operation and performance of prototypes and other hardware in the lab environment.
Generate high-quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals with a preference for doing so in DOORS (or equivalent).
Experience with MIL standards MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-801.
Experience with RTCA standards, including DAL certifications for aerospace application, DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254.
Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technical capabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions - including schedule, cost impacts, and shaping technical requirements.
Review vendor experience and capability to support product development