Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Electrical Engineer 2 - Instrumentation

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVandalia, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
At least 2 years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficiency in electrical and electronic circuit design and testing techniques is required.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices is required.
Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering tools is required.
Familiarity with multidisciplinary design and development teams is required.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods is required.
Ability to travel as required is required.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment is required.
Precision in designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems and components is required.
Ability to analyze complex electrical and electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs is required.
Ability to apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical and electronic issues is required.
Ability to convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management is required.
Ability to understand technical documents, electrical and electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements is required.
Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to instrumentation work from design through de-modification, including requirements development, design, laboratory testing, integration, and test-operations support.
Plan, participate in, and execute test-plan development to ensure objective results are of sound quality.
Develop, modify, and implement standard operating procedures for instrumentation hardware and system design.
Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and test engineers to integrate instrumentation systems.
Maintain, document, and control National Institute of Standards and Technology standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
Experience with Computer-Aided Design software for electrical applications is preferred.
Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards is preferred.
Exposure to simulations using functional and logical models and system analysis is preferred.
Exposure to Federal Aviation Administration electrical-system regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System requirements, is preferred.
Exposure to electrical and electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and System Safety Assessment concepts is preferred.
Understanding of Electrical Load Analysis is preferred.
Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis is preferred.
Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing is preferred.
Understanding of Electromagnetic Effects, including Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electromagnetic Interference, is preferred.
Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture is preferred.
Understanding of printed circuit board layout processes and tools is preferred.
A background in the aerospace and defense industry is preferred.
Experience with extensive ground and flight test programs is preferred.
Familiarity with Ethernet, 1553, ARINC 429, and CAN bus protocols is preferred.
Familiarity with Curtiss-Wright or similar data acquisition systems is preferred.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Electrical Engineer II, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will be responsible for designing and integrating electrical/electronic systems, validating electrical/electronic systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the instrumentation effort from design to de-modification through requirements development, design, lab test, integration, and test operations support
Plan, participate, and execute test plan development to ensure objective results are of sound quality
Responsible for developing, modifying, and implementing standard operating procedures for instrumentation hardware and system design
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, systems, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems.

Maintain, document, and control NIST standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficiency in electrical/electronic circuit design and testing techniques.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.
Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis.
Exposure to FAA electrical system regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements.
Exposure to electrical/electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA) concepts.
Understanding of an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing.
Understanding Electromagnetic Effects (EME) to include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture.
Understanding of the printed circuit board layout process and tools.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience with extensive ground and flight test programs
Familiar with Ethernet, 1553, ARINC 429, and CAN bus protocol
Familiar with Curtiss Wright and/or similar data acquisition systems

Essential Functions:

Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Precision in designing, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and components.
Ability to analyze complex electrical/electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs.
Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical/electronic issues.
Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
Ability to understand technical documents, electrical/electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sparks, NV
Founded: 1963

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