Senior Electrical Engineer, Electronic Safe and Arm Fire (ESAF)

Chemring Energetic Devices•Downers Grove, IL

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland. CED's current salary range for this role is $102,500 - $138,500 annually. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Electrical Engineer, Electronic Safe & Arm Fire (ESAF) at Chemring Energetic Devices holds technical accountability in developing new products and supporting existing legacy devices for electronic safe and arm fire product line. The Senior Electrical Engineer (ESAF) will be the specialist for development and qualification of electronic safe & arm devices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Masters preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in electronic fuze, ignition safety devices, or flight termination system development
Minimum of 7 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of postgraduate education and experience
Minimum of 7 years’ related experience modeling and simulation utilities including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink
Minimum of 7 years’ related experience in module design including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout
Minimum of 7 year’s related experience participating in a test environment, including creating test procedures
Previous project engineering experience is required
Lawful US Person (ITAR restrictions)
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit design, and system integration
Experience with module design including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout
Experience with schematic capture and/or board layout utilities including Altium and PADS
Experience with modeling and simulation utilities including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink
Experience with general design best practices including EMI suppression, ESD protection, and short circuit protection
Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement
Understanding design analysis methods, such as power analysis, circuit tolerance analysis, reliability analysis, and general engineering calculations
Experience in test environments, including test planning, procedure development, and data evaluation
Experience troubleshooting using standard lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, and meters
Proficiency with engineering software, design tools, and testing equipment
Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement
Familiar with principles of systems engineering
Knowledge of procedures in a safety-focused organization and familiarity with HSE fundamentals is required
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to direct and document design and test activities
Familiar with principles of systems engineering
Ability to make decisions with an analytical approach; a degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Technical thinker but also pragmatic; quick learner and agile; willing to get involved in detail
Ability to change focus to address multiple tasks/projects
Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to easily communicate, influence, and build relationships with others

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Experience and industry knowledge with a background in energetics, prime commercial contractors in the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense industries, preferred, including DoD, NASA, the USAF, and USN desired; experience with similar devices applicable to missiles and space is preferred
Experience with pyrotechnic devices, energetic materials, or high-pressure gas systems, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop electronic safe and arm devices through qualification against specifications such as MIL-1316, MIL-1901 and RCC-319
Provide design leadership and act as the technical point of contact with customers and US safety boards
Design, build, test, and evaluate electronic prototypes
Conduct circuit simulation and produce electronic schematics, PCB design using CAD software such as Altium
Test and troubleshoot electronics for problems and propose solutions
Conduct compliance studies on electrical components against parts/material standards
Lead internal and customer driven technical meetings consisting of but not limited to System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and US government safety board reviews
Develop technical documentation including assembly and test procedures, presentations, SOWs, and BOMs.
Manage complex technical programs during all phases of the product’s life cycle
Support legacy production jobs through disposition of nonconforming hardware, updating build documentation, supporting product improvement initiatives, and assisting in failure investigations
Maintain customer management with little or no supervision
Assist in proposal development by generating and reviewing management, technical, and cost proposal volumes
Provide project status updates, both internal and external, when required
Assist with the identification of project risk (cost, schedule, technical) for assigned engineering efforts
Review customer requests, ensuring that they comply with project contractual agreements and don’t evolve into scope creep
Serve as a resource for less experienced engineers who seek answers to best-practice or program-related questions
Perform the above functions in relation to project schedules throughout Concept, Design, Development, Pre-Production, and Production
Follow all company policies and procedures
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures