Electrical Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
Experience with EMI/EMC design principles, shielding, grounding, and bonding techniques
Familiarity with relevant military and government EMP/EMI/EMC standards
Strong understanding of electrical/electronic system design, integration, and validation testing
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with HEMP hardness assurance/hardness surveillance programs
Experience with EMI/EMC test equipment and simulation tools
Familiarity with aerospace and defense system design and qualification processes
Active U.S. government security clearance

Responsibilities

Design and analyze shielding, grounding, bonding, and filtering approaches to protect electrical/electronic systems from HEMP and EMI threats
Develop and execute EMI/EMC and HEMP test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with applicable military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-188-125)
Perform electromagnetic vulnerability and hardness assurance analyses on system and subsystem designs
Support HEMP simulation testing, including test setup, data acquisition, and post-test analysis
Collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, and program stakeholders to integrate EMP-hardening requirements into overall system architecture
Investigate and resolve EMI/EMC and hardness-related anomalies during design, integration, and test phases
Prepare technical documentation, compliance reports, and design justifications for internal reviews and customer/government audits
Stay current on evolving HEMP/EMI standards, threat environments, and industry best practices
Build models and simulations within CST Studio to evaluate anticipated hardness effectiveness