Electrical Engineer - Next Generation Air Combat Systems
About The Position
DS2 is seeking a mid-level electrical engineer to join their team, focusing on creating mission-critical software for next-generation air combat systems. The role involves developing new and emerging technologies in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, customer focus, and continuous learning. DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services and is committed to engineering solutions that exceed expectations. The company culture emphasizes hard work balanced with enjoyable activities, and they are looking for individuals who are open to new ideas and eager to contribute to challenging projects. Eligibility to obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is typically necessary.
Requirements
- Has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Has 6-10 years of experience in hardware design, power electronics, or electrical system integration within the defense or aerospace sectors
- Has hands-on experience with DC-DC/AC-DC converter topologies, switching regulators, rigid-flex PCB layout, and filtering circuits.
- Has basic familiarity with open architecture frameworks or modular engineering principles
Nice To Haves
- Can demonstrate practical experience implementing specific open standards such as WOSA, SOSA, FACE, or OpenVPX
- Have experience designing power architectures for high-speed processors, FPGAs, RF subsystems, or telemetry units
- Can demonstrate proficiency with tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, LTspice, or Ansys/SIwave for power analysis
- Have specific knowledge of aerospace-grade power sources, such as specialized batteries (lithium-ion, thermal batteries) or supercapacitors
- Have hands-on proficiency in industry-standard programs like AutoCAD, Revit, or MATLAB
- Can Demonstrate experience troubleshooting hardware, utilizing oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering equipment
- Actively programs with one or more of the following languages: C#, C++, Python
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-noise multi-rail power distribution networks (PDNs) and power conditioning circuits for aerospace or defense systems.
- Build electrical and power interfaces that align with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) guidelines to allow easy component swapping and future upgrades.
- Optimize power electronics layouts to meet strict Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints common in airborne or mobile platforms.
- Ensure all power designs comply with defense standards such as MIL-STD-704 (aircraft power quality) and MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC controls).
- Use EDA tools to simulate power integrity, thermal performance, and signal integrity for multi-layer Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs).
- Author test plans and execute hardware verification in laboratory environments, ensuring ruggedness under harsh environmental conditions.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
- Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and standard holidays
- 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
- Educational and growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
- Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
- Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
- Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
