Electrical Engineer II - Instrumentation

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Electrical Engineer II, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will be responsible for designing and integrating electrical/electronic systems, validating electrical/electronic systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficiency in electrical/electronic circuit design and testing techniques.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.
Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis.
Exposure to FAA electrical system regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements.
Exposure to electrical/electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA) concepts.
Understanding of an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing.
Understanding Electromagnetic Effects (EME) to include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture.
Understanding of the printed circuit board layout process and tools.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience with extensive ground and flight test programs
Familiar with Ethernet, 1553, ARINC 429, and CAN bus protocol
Familiar with Curtiss Wright and/or similar data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Contribute to the instrumentation effort from design to de-modification through requirements development, design, lab test, integration, and test operations support
Plan, participate, and execute test plan development to ensure objective results are of sound quality
Responsible for developing, modifying, and implementing standard operating procedures for instrumentation hardware and system design
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, systems, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems.
Maintain, document, and control NIST standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment.