Senior Electrical Engineer

Chemring Energetic Devices•Downers Grove, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer is technically responsible for developing new products and supporting existing legacy devices for Chemring Energetic Devices’ electronics product line. This role specializes in the development and qualification of electronic devices, with an emphasis on electronics hardware and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) design. The engineer works across the product life cycle, from concept and design through development, pre-production, and production, and collaborates with PCB design, software, FPGA, and mechanical teams. The position also supports production, proposals, customer and internal technical reviews, project risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off. The stated salary range is $102,500 to $138,500 per year; compensation may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and geography. Total compensation may include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a master’s degree is preferred.
At least 5 years of related experience in electronic system or device development, or 7 years of equivalent experience and education in lieu of a postgraduate degree.
At least 7 years of experience with modeling and simulation utilities, including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink.
At least 7 years of experience in module design, including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout.
At least 7 years of experience participating in a test environment, including creating test procedures.
Project engineering experience.
Must be a lawful U.S. Person due to 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 for Chemring Energetic Devices employees.
Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes.
Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit design, and system integration.
Demonstrated competency in module design, including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout.
Demonstrated competency with schematic capture and/or board layout utilities, such as Altium or PADS.
Demonstrated competency with modeling and simulation utilities, including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink.
Demonstrated competency with design best practices, including EMI suppression, ESD protection, and short-circuit protection.
Understanding of design analysis methods such as power analysis, circuit tolerance analysis, reliability analysis, and general engineering calculations.
Competency in test environments, including test planning, procedure development, and data evaluation; ability to direct and document design and test activities.
Ability to troubleshoot using standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, function generators, and meters.
Proficiency with engineering software, design tools, and testing equipment.
Familiarity with systems engineering principles.
Knowledge of procedures in a safety-focused organization and familiarity with HSE fundamentals.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Sound decision-making capabilities and an analytical approach; creativity and latitude are expected.
Technical, pragmatic, and agile approach, with ability to engage in detailed work.
Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate, interact, and influence others effectively.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and to move negligible weight frequently.
Ability to sit for much of the time and walk or stand for brief periods; routine computer use.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience and industry knowledge in energetics or with prime commercial contractors in the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense industries, including DoD, NASA, the USAF, and USN.
Experience with devices similar to those used in missiles and space applications.
Experience with pyrotechnic devices, energetic materials, or high-pressure gas systems.
Experience with Altium.

Responsibilities

Design and develop digital circuitry for FPGA-based electrical systems, including schematic capture, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout throughout all phases of the product life cycle.
Define PCB stack-up, materials, and design rules to meet performance requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
Perform hardware bring-up, testing, and root-cause analysis using common laboratory equipment.
Collaborate with PCB designers and software, FPGA, and mechanical teams on system-level implementation.
Support product qualification against applicable specifications, including MIL-STD-461, MIL-1316, MIL-1901, and RCC-319.
Design, build, test, and evaluate electronic prototypes.
Conduct compliance studies of electrical components against parts and materials standards.
Serve as the technical point of contact and lead internal and customer technical meetings, including SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR, and U.S. government safety board reviews.
Create and maintain product test reports, analyses, drawings, installation and inspection procedures, test procedures and reports, specifications, Bills of Materials, and Statements of Work.
Support legacy production jobs by dispositioning nonconforming hardware, updating build documentation, supporting product improvement initiatives, and assisting with failure investigations.
Assist with proposal development by generating and reviewing management, technical, and cost proposal volumes.
Identify project risks involving cost, schedule, and technical matters for assigned engineering efforts.
Review customer requests for compliance with project contractual agreements and to protect against scope creep.
Provide internal and external project status updates.
Serve as a resource for early-career engineers seeking best-practice or program-related guidance.
Perform assigned functions to project schedules across concept, design, development, pre-production, and production.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Chemring Operational Framework, BACM, Code of Conduct, and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.