Electrical Engineer - Senior

Cherokee Federal•Reston, VA

About The Position

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance or the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Electrical Engineers to provide support to defense analytical requirements.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
5+ years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent
Three years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent
Three years of experience in electronic systems design
Experience in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling tools (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)
Ability to design mechanical concepts, have a pragmatic attitude, and capability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements
Familiar with Agile engineering process
Experience in multi-layer PCB design and microelectronic components
Proven background in embedded C or C derived language development for microcontrollers
Comprehensive Knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test and documentation
Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding
High/low temperature electronics design
Precision soldering
Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics
Proficient in schematic capture (i.e. Altium ) and PCB layout
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings and wire lists
Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers and scales
Circuit layout tools: high density PCB layout: test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters
Testing and troubleshooting software, embedded system using C/C++, PCB layout
Embedded software development
Low power design (for battery powered devices)
Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology
Electro-mechanical assembly skills
Use of GITLAB, engineering design and drawings (SolidWorks)
MATLAB, or similar engineering tools
Documentation and technical writing skills
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Must be a US Citizen
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph

Responsibilities

Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements
Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications
Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter
Electronics design from schematic capture, PCB layout, to test planning and implementation
Test and troubleshoot prototypes and provide customer technical support
Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing
Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power and cost
Support and maintain existing products
Key member of the Engineering and Development team
Collaborate and implement designs with other project team members
Understand circuit schematics and electronic component datasheets
Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration
Validate design by simulations and tests on a prototype level
Translate user and customer needs into documented technical specifications
Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed
Design test fixtures and documented test processes
Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers
Performs other job-related duties as assigned