Electrical Engineer III - 2D Harness Design

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III role involves leading the design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex electrical components and systems. This position is suited for professionals with a strong background in electrical engineering and significant hands-on experience. Responsibilities include working on advanced projects, collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and technicians, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and technicians, acting as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for discrete technical packages, and staying updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering. In this role, you will lead the design and development of complex electrical components and systems, while modifying and evaluating existing electrical systems and components to improve performance and efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical designs meet project requirements and standards, and conduct tests and simulations to validate the performance of electrical systems and components. Documenting design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference will be a key responsibility, as will providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems and components. Staying updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering, you will apply new knowledge to ongoing projects to drive innovation and effectiveness. You will participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and progress discussions, while mentoring and providing guidance to junior engineers and technicians. Additionally, you will have the ability to learn and receive instruction and mentorship from more experienced engineers. As the Responsible Engineer (RE) for discrete technical packages, you will ensure successful project execution and maintain technical excellence throughout the process.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
Typically 5+ years of related experience.
Certifications: Encouraged to begin seeking industry affiliations.
Advanced knowledge of electrical fundamentals, applicable tools, methodologies, and principles.
Familiarity with Electrical and Avionic systems and their functionality.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve more complex problems.
Ability to learn, receive instruction, and mentorship from more experienced engineers.
Owner of discrete technical packages as a Responsible Engineer (RE).
Ability to work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams.
Intermediate knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Intermediate knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience on Satellites, Spaceplanes
Experience selecting parts for harnessing to meet requirements
Experienced with NX2312 (Xcelerator) Routing tools, or TeamCenter & Mentor Graphics (Capital)
Experience taking preliminary designs to Flight Release status
Experience with configuration management
Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience composing and analyzing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA), circuit modeling, simula on, and analysis
Familiarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL)
Familiar with Electro Magnetic Effects (EME) to include, Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)

Responsibilities

Harness Design (2D) for harnessing on satellite programs to meet requirements
Propose innovative solutions to design challenges.
Attend and actively participate in cross-functional meetings.
Communicate and collaborate with the team to ensure the integrity of harness designs meets specifications and requirements.

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