Electrical Engineer IV

Location: Hunt Valley

Electrical Engineer IV

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide  We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch  Things that move people  Protect soldiers  Power industries  We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems

This role is in Textron System's Electronic Systems Domain  Visit Textron Systems com & Lycoming com to read more about who we are and the products we make

Job Summary:

Textron Systems, Electronic Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to develop solutions for a variety of technical challenges  The Electrical Engineer will engage in a variety of technical projects including electro optical/infrared and laser systems, printed circuit board design, control systems, and multidisciplinary technical leadership

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Act as technical lead for EO/IR system architecture, simulation design, system modeling, optical analysis, and performance optimization

+ Designing and integrating optical systems, microcontrollers, servo motors and the physical systems that encompass them

+ Developing control loops, processing algorithms and simulation environments for optical systems

+ Architecture planning and system level design  Perform system level analysis, data interpretation, and performance assessments to validate and improve EO/IR designs

+ Solving complex problems that may require research and analysis of alternatives involving many factors

+ Working independently to determine and develop innovative solutions

+ Contributing to and/or leading a team for the completion of milestones associated with specific projects

+ Writing interface control documents, specifications, and test procedures for designs

+ Reporting status including schedule progress and problems/issues

+ Working closely with hardware in a lab setting, and debugging using lab equipment  e g  optical testbench, Digital Oscilloscope  in a laser safe environment

+ Engineering resource for production to debug and troubleshoot anomalies  including power and circuit board issues  You will be part of highly skilled team and need to interface with other team members, including those of other engineering disciplines  Additional job duties could include systems level requirements analysis, design, and proposal input  You may also be involved in system testing for products you're a part of and aid with fielding and/or training of the customer  Experienced engineers will rely on you to lead a project and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

+ BS degree in Electrical or Optical Engineering with minimum of 10 years' experience

+ Master's degree preferred

+ Ability to obtain a U S  secret clearance

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Experience with Electro optical and infrared system design

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Experience with circuits and PCB design

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Experience with systems engineering and requirements development

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Experience with leading teams on complex designs

+ Strong communication and mentoring capabilities

Desired Skills and Experience

+ Control, motion and stabilization systems

+ Matlab and Simulink

+ Lab View

+ Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition/Dx Designer

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop  Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace  Below are just a few examples

 Flexible Work Schedules

 Education Assistance

 Career Development & Training Opportunities

 Wellness Program  including Fitness Reimbursement

 Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K  with Company Funding

 Paid Parental Leave

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