Electrical Design Engineer - Blacksburg, VA

VPT, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VPT, Inc. in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking an electrical engineer to develop and test switching power designs and high-reliability analog/digital circuits for space electronics.

You will contribute to cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading performance and reliability in challenging space environments. The role emphasizes learning radiation effects, staying current with state-of-the-art technologies, and providing technical support for production issues and failure analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience analyzing and testing power electronic circuits.
• Lab experience with power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Developing new designs in switching power applications.
• Designing analog and digital circuits that are targeted for high reliability and space environments.
• Designing, layout and test new designs that meet the high expectations for the high reliability market.
• Learn about radiation effects and design for circuits.
• Keep abreast of state-of-the-art technologies and perform competitive benchmarking for each project.
• Provide technical support for production issues, failure analysis and problem resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Power electronics testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Function generator

Frequency response analyzer

EMI test receiver

Job description

Are you passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to the dynamic, exciting industry of high reliability and space electronics? Our engineers at VPT work in a cross functional team to achieve a product that is industry leading in performance and reliability. All the engineers at VPT are passionate, energetic and like to think outside of the box.

As a vital member of our engineering team, you will be

• Developing new designs in switching power applications
• Designing analog and digital circuits that are targeted for high reliability and space environments
• Designing, layout and test new designs that meet the high expectations for the high reliability market
• Learn about radiation effects and design for circuits
• Keep abreast of state-of-the-art technologies and perform competitive benchmarking for each project
• Provide technical support for production issues, failure analysis and problem resolution

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually.

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the VPT, Inc., starting salary range for this position. Actual starting salary will vary depending on location, education, and experience. The range listed is just one factor of the VPT, Inc., total compensation package. Other factors include paid holidays, paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

VPT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/VET/Disability Employer

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to analyze and test power electronic circuits
• Familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscope, function generator, frequency response analyzer, EMI test receiver
• Lab experience in power electronics
• Highly motivated, self-starter with strong personal integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
• US Person