Engineer I

Nevada National Security Sites•Las Vegas, NV

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Remote Sensing Laboratory-Nellis (RSLN) Special Programs group is seeking an outstanding candidate for an Electrical Engineer position supporting various projects that range from R&D-like efforts to production level fabrication. The ideal candidate will work with an agile team of engineers and help bring an innovative mechanical approach to solve challenging problems. The desired candidate is a person that enjoys problem solving and innovative thinking.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required for all positions.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees; Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) Or Professional Engineer license
Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross disciplinary knowledge.
Graduate research experience may be recognized.
Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline in which they were hired.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communications skills are highly desired.
Experience with other engineering disciplines is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Design circuitry for systems that meet project needs and requirements.
Design and develop RF systems and embedded hardware for innovative applications.
Collaborate with Software Engineers to ensure hardware-software integration.
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to ensure hardware compatibility.
Develop processes, procedures, and work instructions to ensure project success.
Ability to design and fabricate custom PCBs using Altium.
Ability to read and analyze data sheets.
Ability to test and troubleshoot circuit designs ensuring desired performance.
Must be able to learn and adapt rapidly to project timelines.
Develop novel equipment designs within a small agile team setting.
Work closely within the team to ensure project success from the electrical engineering standpoint.
Prepare reports and analysis supporting various projects.
Perform tasks within time and budget constraints.
Assists in defining specifications for procurements and initiates purchase requests.
May monitor work of technicians and other support personnel working on their projects.
Perform related work as assigned by Supervisor/Manager