Hardware Engineer II - Electrical; Onsite

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Collins Aerospace presents an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, supporting the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program
. We are dedicated to developing the next generation precision landing products and provide crucial support to existing fielded systems.

This is an Electrical Engineering II position located on-site in Fullerton, California
. We are seeking an individual with background in hardware design and experience working in a lab environment. Responsibilities will include hardware design activities as well as hands‑on unit/system testing and troubleshooting. Development and production activities require component research, laboratory integration, test and evaluation, fault isolation, prototype set‑up, test procedure write‑ups, and trade study documentation.

• Integrate equipment and lab set-up for testing
• Design and build prototypes with mechanical and electrical components
• Install and swap units into system or test string as needed, including antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors
• Conduct unit and system level testing in lab environment
• Research electrical and mechanical components for hardware design selection
• Assemble electronic rack assemblies with units
• Design and build cable and harness assemblies
• Create electrical schematic diagrams
• Create and release engineering documentation
• Coordinate with vendors for successful hardware development

• Experience with circuit design
• Experience with testing units and systems in a lab environment
• Experience researching specifications for commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) components and performing component/unit selection trade studies
• Experience with design and production phases of product development
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, voltage regulator, analog to digital converter, etc.
• Experience interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines (Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) in support of product development
• Ability to interpret and create wiring diagrams and electrical system schematics, including unit/cable pin‑out tables
• Experience with soldering
• Experience building up electronic rack assemblies with units and cables
• Familiar with cable assemblies for power, data, and RF
• Knowledge of standard cable/harness connector types
• Experience with VME and VPX chassis
• Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly design and fabrication process
• Experience with FPGA coding
• Knowledge of power distribution system
• Knowledge of environmental qualification testing process
• Familiar with communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, VME, VPX, or Gb Ethernet)
• Familiar working with antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors, and switches
• Experience with GPS navigation systems

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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