Electrical Engineer III

CAE•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer leads the design and development of electrical system components for flight simulator programs. The role applies current engineering concepts to assigned work and collaborates closely with senior Engineering and Program team members. Responsibilities include leading design activities, managing team performance and program budgets, reporting earned value, and producing electrical designs such as system schematics, circuit breaker panels, interface diagrams, and power distribution designs using CAD tools. The position coordinates technical activities across large-scale programs, supports simulator training devices from requirements through final acceptance, and ensures designs meet customer, safety, and program requirements. It also supports suppliers and manufacturing, bid and proposal work, engineering reviews, interface documentation, and junior team members. The work takes place in a professional office and engineering lab, using standard office equipment and aircraft simulator equipment such as avionics cockpits, visual systems, and electronic cabinets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree.
At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience or experience in a related industry.
At least 5 years of systems integration experience.
Knowledge of earned value management and its application to program execution.
Experience as a control account manager or relevant experience managing program budgets and schedules.
Experience with CAD software; AutoCAD is preferred.
Knowledge of PLC, FIO, Racktangle, and VMIC I/O.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and Linux operating systems.
Strong communication skills and teamwork.
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance and eligibility for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship, required by U.S. Government contract requirements.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and use ladders.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of ANSI and ASME standards.
Familiarity with Mil Standard parts.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing.
Familiarity with DELTEK / Costpoint and MRP.

Responsibilities

Provide electrical design and development leadership on a variety of simulator programs.
Coordinate design activities with electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering team members.
Arrange and direct technical activities for large-scale programs.
Ensure designs meet customer, safety, and program requirements.
Resolve technical problems and provide technical support to suppliers and manufacturing.
Support training devices from requirements through final acceptance.
Support bids and proposals by reviewing technical specifications, recommending design and manufacturing solutions, and writing detailed technical responses.
Undertake independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions.
Provide guidance to junior team members.
Support peer reviews for engineering designs.
Perform and document electrical load analysis and balancing.
Support development of Interface Control Documents.
Work with a variety of I/O systems and perform analog and digital component design and 3-phase power system work.
Support development of hardware subcontractor specifications.
Coordinate engineering activities efficiently and cost-effectively through teamwork with peers and management.
Perform other engineering and non-engineering duties as required by the supervisor.
Comply with company security and data-protection policies; properly mark and handle information and materials, limit access to authorized personnel, and use company-provided resources for government and proprietary information.