Electrical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last six years; ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Principal level: bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or 3 years with a master’s degree; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal level: bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a Ph.D.; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3 years of working knowledge of system integration (hardware and software) and test principles.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and executing integrated hardware and software testing.
• At least 3 years of experience defining test objectives based on test requirements, VCRM, and interface and specification documentation.
• At least 3 years of experience with data collection and instrumentation methods, setup, checkout, and troubleshooting.
• At least 3 years of experience troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software.
• At least 3 years of experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports for functional testing and checkout.
• At least 3 years of experience with or workable knowledge of RF communications and signal processing or analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience with or workable knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, and ESD protection.
• Willingness to travel to test facilities; the work may involve second shift and multiple-week assignments at those facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance granted or reinvestigated within the last six years.
• Experience working with or designing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) or automated test equipment, including development and execution.
• Experience developing or leading technologies and integrating them into aerospace vehicle systems for defense applications.
• Experience with aerodynamic performance of missiles and construction of materials.
• Understanding of aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and control.
• Flight test instrumentation design or development experience.
• Experience designing, maintaining, or troubleshooting test cables, test sets, and support equipment.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and understanding of DODAF and SysML.
• Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo.
• Experience with LabVIEW and/or UEI.
• Experience working with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence and Jira.
• Experience integrating and testing large-scale vehicles or weapon systems.
• Experience serving as acting Test Conductor or Lead during test-procedure execution.
• Familiarity with ICBMs.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize system and test requirements into verification requirements, test objectives, success criteria, and resource needs for system-level tests and demonstrations.
• Develop test requirements and detailed integration test plans, procedures, test readiness reviews, test data, and test reports.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of flight-hardware integration and testing.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports, and witness and verify testing as the Cognizant Engineer.
• Execute Air Vehicle and integrated subsystem qualification and acceptance testing in preparation for developmental flight testing.
• Integrate hardware, software, and avionics received from subsystem teams.
• Participate in internal and customer test-planning working groups, program reviews, and customer delivery (CDRL) development.
• Compile data and identify changes needed to test equipment, procedures, or requirements.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, test facilities, development engineers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Execute tests, manage and prioritize problems and failures, evaluate test results, and provide summary reports.
• Work with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams at the element, system, and segment levels.
• Identify configurations for testing and prototyping developing Air Vehicle systems.
• Analyze input, internal, and output message data.
• Document test results and status, create Test Discrepancy Reports, and develop troubleshooting procedures.
• Interface with other engineering groups to improve internal processes and procedures.
• Maintain test-equipment documentation and comply with configuration-management requirements.
• Participate in test-facility stand-up activities, including operations and process development.
• Travel to designated test facilities, potentially working second shift and multiple weeks at a time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
• Paid time off
• Health and wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses