Electrical Electronic Engineer

Job Description

Under general supervision, plans, designs, fabricates, and experiments with a variety of complex electric or electronic components, apparatus, circuits, and information pathways for use in electronic sensing devices and sensing payloads on U.S. Army air platforms (fixed wing, helicopter, and UAV). Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted, conducts experimental tests, and analyzes the results of data collections. Supports senior technical personnel and project managers within the organization in various technical activities related to system and technical product development.

Receives technical guidance and training from the more experienced technical staff.

Performs basic engineering work in analysis, design, development, evaluation, planning, testing, and operation in support of higher‑level engineers in the development of system and technical products. Typically employs pre‑established guidelines and instructions, and limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish task objectives. Duties often include the collection of information and data, performance of various tests, and engineering computations, measurements and analyses.

Exhibits the ability to independently perform basic data validation and troubleshooting. Provides some technical guidance and oversight to entry‑level technical staff and may act as a technical lead for limited aspects of a project. Has some independent interaction with customers and provides input to project managers on programmatic and technical deliverables under guidance of more senior technical personnel. Provides input and support to intra‑organizational proposal development efforts.

May have some exposure to and provide some input to inter‑organizational technical and business development activities. Complies with applicable quality and security procedures in the performance of duties. Provides recommendations for improvements to existing quality systems and applicable company procedures and guidelines. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Optics or a closely related discipline plus 2 to 4 years relevant work experience in a research and development environment with significant exposure to systems engineering processes. Competence working in a systems engineering environment, with a demonstrated understanding of how specific skill sets and competencies must integrate with others in the larger whole to produce sophisticated sensor systems that work.

• Knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques within a specific area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant tools, equipment, hardware, and software.
• Effective organization‑level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

A Secret security clearance will be required prior to starting work.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.