Electrical Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

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 harness design and testing techniques.
• Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, to include, but not limited to model-based definition, electrical component selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work in an office/hangar or hybrid environment.
• Precision in designing, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical/electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs.
• Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical/electronic issues.
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to understand technical documents, electrical/electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
• Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications – CATIA/Zuken/Solidworks.
• Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical/electronic systems.
• Support production for modifications on C-130 aircraft by answering technical questions.
• Implement electrical wiring design practices.
• Conduct testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Coordinate with other design engineers to update drawings in Autocad and Zuken (E3) for technical and production improvement.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and wire diagrams
• Develop and document technical designs, test plans, and results.
• Prepare technical documentation for non-conformance dispositions, knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical insights.
• Investigate and document electrical issues identified during the aircraft modification, recommending corrective actions
• Coordinate with other stakeholders on technical questions and harness builds.
• Ensure all work adhere to safety, regulatory and quality standards relevant to aircraft electrical systems

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees