Senior Electrical Engineer

Whippany Actuation Systems•Whippany, NJ

10d

About The Position

Whippany Actuation Systems, a fast-paced and innovative aerospace manufacturer specializing in electromechanical actuators for both commercial and military applications, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as a Senior Electrical Engineer. In this role, oversee and manage all electronics aspects of various technical projects encompassing the entire lifecycle of custom electro-mechanical actuation solutions used in commercial aerospace and military applications. This role will support both our production and aftermarket requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
6 years’ engineering experience working in a high technology manufacturing environment.
Proven record of providing solutions to complex problems with minimal supervision.
Experience mentoring engineers
Ability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 10%.
Authorization to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
Experience designing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical assemblies and components.
Knowledge of environmental testing in accordance with military and aerospace specifications.
Familiarity with DOORS requirement management software.
Familiarity with aerospace and MIL specifications.
Familiarity with aerospace grade electronic circuit card design.

Responsibilities

Review customer specifications, develop technical requirements, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and policies.
Design and analyze electrical systems, including mixed-signal, analog, and digital circuits, schematics, and component selection.
Perform worst-case, stress, and failure mode analyses; verify circuits using tools such as PSpice and ORCAD.
Develop and apply power electronics and motor modeling to support design and performance needs.
Oversee prototype builds, support verification and validation test plans, and lead troubleshooting activities.
Ensure designs meet functional, environmental, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products into production and support program management, certification, and customer needs.
Engage directly with customers and suppliers to interpret requirements, provide technical support, and foster strong relationships.
Manage schedules and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Communicate effectively across teams and prepare technical documentation and customer reports.
Travel occasionally, domestic or international, for customer visits and industry meetings.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
ID protection
legal insurance
pet insurance
tuition assistance program
employee assistance program
401K with immediate company match
life insurance
AD&D coverage
short- and long-term disability benefits
generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time