System Design Engineer (Electrical)

B&A•Madison, AL

About The Position

B&A is seeking a System Design Engineer (Electrical) to work with a collaborative design team on requirements-based design efforts. The team selects and/or develops electronic equipment suites for industrial and Department of Defense use. The role uses CAD/CAM/PLM software to create detailed product drawings and 3D models for new products, assemblies, and engineering change orders, collaborating with engineering, production, and support staff. The engineer creates and maintains product models, drawings, electrical system drawing packages, bills of materials, and related engineering documentation. The role includes selecting or designing electrical and computer/network hardware, designing cable assemblies, integrating and verifying electrical hardware, and supporting manufacturing and fabrication. The position may require the ability to obtain a security clearance and travel up to 10% as required. B&A describes itself as a provider of secure, innovative, mission-critical IT solutions to the U.S. Government, with work spanning national security, defense, and intelligence. The company offers medical, dental, vision, insurance, retirement, paid time off, training, and employee engagement and wellness programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience using industry-standard 3D CAD software, such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or comparable platforms, to produce quality engineering drawings in accordance with established standards and workflows.
Ability to create, modify, maintain, and accurately check electrical system drawing packages and model files.
Ability to interpret multidisciplinary product drawings and electrical hardware interfaces.
Proficiency in designing fiber-optic, data, power, and Ethernet cable assemblies for fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting.
Ability to select commercial off-the-shelf components and/or design custom computer and network systems, including processors, storage devices, power supplies, displays, servers, switches, and associated electrical hardware.
Ability to integrate and verify electrical hardware at all system levels.
Ability to operate basic hand tools and work while standing or sitting for extended periods.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer; frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones; communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email; and occasionally move about the office and lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to obtain a security clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of electrical cabling design and drafting experience, including proficiency with Solid Edge.
Experience with military hardware designs and standards, as well as electromagnetic interference/radio-frequency interference (EMI/RFI) design and testing.
Experience working in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Create detailed models and engineering drawings for new discrete parts and products, redesigns, revisions, and integrated assemblies.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop 3D models, assemblies, and illustrations supporting prototypes, final designs, manufacturing requirements, and quality specifications.
Follow established engineering drawing and submittal processes.
Perform drafting, illustration, technical documentation, and supporting administrative duties related to part numbers, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and drawings.
Prepare BOMs to support the transition of products into production.
Maintain system-generated engineering files to reflect engineering and customer changes.
Maintain and reconcile revisions across drawing files, model files, and production systems.
Coordinate with engineers, customers, and other organizations to ensure product specifications are accurately documented.
Work with fabricators to clarify model files and drawings and support third-party fabrication build operations.
Design cable assemblies, including fiber-optic, data, power, and Ethernet, to support fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting.
Select commercial off-the-shelf components and/or design custom computer and network systems.
Integrate and verify electrical hardware at all system levels.
Work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance; travel up to 10% as required.

Benefits

Three individual and family medical plans for full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
Two tiers of dental coverage.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Disability insurance.
Accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Paid time off.
Company-sponsored trainings and certifications.
Pet insurance benefits.
Commuter transit benefits.
Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
Employee Assistance Program with access to counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and other support resources.
Wellness and employee engagement programs, including wellness check-ins, seminars, mentorship, job shadowing, cross-training, team-building events, and annual wellness challenges.