Electrical Engineer- 85k - 105k/annually
$85,000–$105,000 year
On-sitePort Royal, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct research, development, test, and integration of custom embedded systems and special communications capabilities, specializing in turning high-level requirements into engineering designs that integrate microelectronics with novel fabrication techniques. Complete the design and development of electrical circuits, RF receivers, and compact antenna designs with minimal oversight, performing analog/digital circuit design, embedded microcontroller design, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Support integration and testing of developed products, including extensive electromagnetic and environmental testing to enable rapid response to emergent Navy and national requirements. Coordinate with mechanical engineers regarding design integration and develop prototypes to prove out designs. This role requires an active Secret Clearance and US citizenship. SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned Virginia-based company focused on mission-critical defense electronics.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of the design, development, fabrication, and quality assurance of electrical and electronic systems that will be used in austere operational environments
- Demonstrates mature understanding of electrical engineering topics such as; analog/digital circuit design, embedded microcontroller design, and compact antenna design and integration
- Able to perform, document, and defend modeling and analysis
- Demonstrates mature knowledge and experience with test methodologies, diagnostic equipment, and software used to inspect, test, analyze, and resolve electrical systems and designs
- Ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences
- Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- Displays technical ability by identifying complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Demonstrates ability to independently handle and lead a range of directed tasks and problems, such as establishing project objectives, evaluating alternatives, selecting approach for meeting requirements and resolving technical problems, with minimal guidance from program management and/or program technical leads
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Through effective negotiation skills, consistently gains support of others, within and outside the organization for the implementation of proposed solutions
- Completes the design and development of electrical circuits, RF receivers, and electrically-small antenna designs
- Performs analog/digital circuit design, embedded microcontroller design, and compact antenna design and integration
- Performs modeling of circuits, schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit assembly / fabrication techniques
- Develop coding to enable electronic designs
- Participates and leads developmental and verification testing, including extensive electromagnetic and environmental testing
- Work with Project Lead(s) to analyze and refine requirements, perform alternative solutions by research and investigation, and identify technical risks
- Develop prototypes (in concert with technicians, as necessary) to prove out prototype designs
- Coordinate with mechanical engineers regarding the integration of designs into customized mechanical packages
- Develop documentation of design solutions and adhere to established configuration management processes
Desired Qualifications
- Experience or interest in RF circuit and antenna design
- Master's degree
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