Principal Electrical Engineer - Subsystem Design (Onsite)
About The Position
The Strategic Defense Solution engineering organization in Richardson, TX is looking for an exceptionally motivated engineer to design and develop electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground stations. The design includes creating system wiring diagrams, circuit breaker panels, control panels and other items using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis, through design, testing, and production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost. Designs can include development of power distribution, electrical loads analysis, and load shedding scheme along with the opportunity to support testing and integration of systems on the aircraft.
Requirements
- Experience in electrical design tools i.e. (Visio, AutoCAD, Capital Harness, Catia, CAMEO).
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
- Experience with aircraft and/or other technical system integration.
- Experience with design and development processes with practical experience in multiple phases of the HW lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment.
- Experience with manufacturing teams, vendors, and other suppliers to build cost-effective solutions.
- Experience with Electrical Wiring Integration Systems (EWIS) standard.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
- Integrate electrical components and wiring into design while meeting vendor and OEM requirements.
- Verify system configuration and block diagram.
- Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews.
- Oversee Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Harness assembly drawing, Circuit Breakers, and Electrical Loads Analysis.
- Coordinate Aircraft electrical mission equipment installations.
- Identify, document, and communicate significant design and integration risks for timely review and resolution.
- Monitoring and reporting of aircraft installation design milestones and reporting status to project/program management.
- Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- May be eligible for relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
