Electrical Engineer - Senior Security Clearance

Position: Electrical Engineer - Senior with Security Clearance
Electrical Engineer - Senior
*** This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance or the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered.
*** A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Electrical Engineers to provide support to defense analytical requirements. Compensation & Benefits:
Pay commensurate with experience. Estimated Starting Salary Range for Electrical Engineer
- Senior: $150,000 - $170,000. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Electrical Engineer
- Senior

Responsibilities Include:

* Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements
* Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications
* Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter
* Electronics design from schematic capture, PCB layout, to test planning and implementation
* Test and troubleshoot prototypes and provide customer technical support
* Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing
* Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power and cost
* Support and maintain existing products
* Key member of the Engineering and Development team
* Collaborate wand implement designs with other project team members
* Understand circuit schematics and electronic component datasheets
* Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration
* Validate design by simulations and tests on a prototype level
* Translate user and customer needs into documented technical specifications
* Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed
* Design test fixtures and documented test processes
* Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned Electrical Engineer - Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
* Active TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
* Bachelor's degree in electro-mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
* 5+ years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent
* Three years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent
* Three years of experience in electronic systems design
* Experience in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling tools (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)
* Ability to design mechanical concepts, have a pragmatic attitude, and capability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements
* Familiar with Agile engineering process
* Experience in multi-layer PCB design and microelectronic components
* Proven background in embedded C or C derived language development for microcontrollers
* Comprehensive Knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test and documentation
* Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding
* High/low temperature electronics design
* Precision soldering
* Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics
* Proficient in schematic capture (i.e. Altium) and PCB layout
* Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings and wire lists
* Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers and scales
* Circuit layout tools: high density PCB layout: test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters
* Testing and troubleshooting software, embedded system using C/C++, PCB layout
* Embedded software development
* Low power design (for battery powered devices)
* Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology
* Electro-mechanical assembly skills
* Use of GITLAB, engineering design and drawings (Solid Works) MATLAB, or similar engineering tools
* Documentation and technical writing skills
* Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information:
Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSE, visit  #Cherokee Federal #LI-SM1 #Intel Careers Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer.

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