Senior Electrical Engineer

United Protective Technologies, Llc.•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

A Senior level Electrical Engineer at UPT will have a strong understanding of embedded system development and will have the ability to take a design from concept to production by working with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers and cross functional teams.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen (required)
Demonstrated track record of leading and delivering complex design projects from concept to production
Extensive hands-on experience with bench-level tasks, debugging, and system-level testing
Strong technical analytical skills and great attention to detail
Proven ability to self-manage project tasks and meet schedule and budget constraints
Excellent written and oral communication skills, technical writing, documentation, and clear communication with team members and stakeholders (examples upon request)
Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and teamwork, ability to mentor and support junior engineers
Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks or projects concurrently
Must pass background check and drug screening
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related technical field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of study

Nice To Haves

Working practical knowledge of AS9100
Able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Experience with motor power system design and development
Experience in the defense or aerospace industries
Practical knowledge of designing to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-704
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Design, develop, analyze, bench test, and document products, systems or subsystems from concept, through prototype, to final production
Responsible for driving technology development and project completion on time and budget
Take ownership of technical projects, managing them independently and guiding them through to completion
Review and interpret customer requirements, then develop robust, cost-effective designs to meet or exceed them
Provide reliable cost and schedule estimates for design assignments
Document detailed component and subsystem specifications, as well as material requirements
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, systems engineering, program management) to ensure cohesive system-level integration and successful project execution
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with senior management, the design team, and customers as required.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and assistance to other engineers and support staff
Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and specifications
Adhere to all company safety protocols, including use of appropriate PPE where required