Electrical Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

2d•$74,905 - $102,995

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer I contributes to early research, design, and development of electrical and electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. Under the guidance of senior engineers, the role assists with integrated system design and contributes across stages of the product lifecycle. The position supports SNC’s ISR, Aviation, and Security business area, which develops and integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides C4ISR capabilities spanning design, integration, test, certification, training, and logistics support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
0–2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
Basic understanding of electrical and electronic design and testing principles.
Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
Familiarity with multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods and travel as required.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Precision in designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems and components.
Ability to analyze complex electrical and electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs.
Ability to use systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical and electronic issues.
Ability to communicate technical information, design specifications, and project updates clearly to team members, stakeholders, and management.
Ability to understand technical documents, electrical and electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.

Nice To Haves

Internship or project experience in electrical engineering.
Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.
Exposure to simulations using functional and logical models and system analysis.
Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing.
Understanding of circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of electrical and electronic systems.
Support development of circuit card assemblies in some applications.
Learn and apply electrical wiring design practices.
Support testing and validation of electrical and electronic systems and components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design specifications are met.
Document technical designs, test procedures, and results.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Perform basic troubleshooting and debugging of electrical and electronic circuits and systems.