Junior Electrical Engineer

AVARINT LLC • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Avarint is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support modeling and simulation (M&S) and laboratory testing of signals. The role involves supporting real-time simulation of an Integrated Air Defense System (IADS), including sensors, command and control (C2), and weapon systems. The engineer will collaborate with a team of developers to integrate designs into an IADS simulation for testing U.S. Air Force and Navy weapon systems. Responsibilities include documenting designs in software description documentation, interface descriptions, and test plans to support verification and validation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering
• 0 - 3 years’ industry experience
• Knowledge of MBSE tools (Cameo, SysML)
• Knowledge of technical theories and principles of basic RF transmitter, receiver, and antenna design principles
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, random processes, communication theory, estimation theory, digital signal processing
• Knowledge of development, engineering, interfacing and integration of hardware, firmware, and software
• Experience with RF signals for radars and communication systems
• Experience with development in object-oriented languages, e.g., C++
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Experience with cross-functional teams
• Must be able to obtain and remain eligible for a US Department of Defense security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with electronic warfare
• Active government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Utilize model-based system engineering (MBSE) practices to design representations of sensors, C2 algorithms, and weapons from intelligence data in a mission-level IADS simulation
• Integrate developed models into the IADS simulation
• Extend sensor models to software defined radios for digital representations of RF signals
• Develop, execute, and report on verification test plans to test newly created functionality
• Support test and integration events at various test ranges and facilities (some travel required)
• Operate RF laboratory equipment oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams to ensure project requirements are met
• Keep current on electronic warfare technology, assessments, and impact on customers

Benefits

• 401(k) – No waiting period. 100% vested on date of hire.
• 3% company contribution in the first year of employment, and company contribution increases over time. Employee is not required to contribute to the plan to receive Avarint’s contribution.
• Health Insurance – No waiting period – competitive costs.
• Dental and vision insurance after 6 months. Employer-paid benefit for employees and dependents.
• Life insurance after 6 months. Employer-paid benefit for the employee.
• Generous paid time off, unlimited sick time, and 9 paid annual holidays.
• Free beverages and stocked beverage refrigerators for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level