Electrical Engineer

Sechan Electronics, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sechan Electronics, Inc. in Lititz, PA seeks an Electrical Engineer II to serve as the primary technical point of contact for a full range of US DoD products, systems, and services.

You will lead design, prototyping, test, and transition to production on complex analog, digital, and RF hardware. Responsibilities include cross-functional leadership, test plan development, CCA layout, and design reviews while mentoring test staff and interfacing with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years design experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• Experience with military-grade product design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across PM, procurement, manufacturing, QA, and contracts.
• Develop test plans, fixtures, and procedures for complex CCAs and electrical systems.
• Design analog/digital circuits, perform simulations, and verify requirements.
• Review and approve ECPs/RFVs and support customer and supplier interactions.

Skills

Analog & RF design

Circuit analysis

Schematic capture

CCA layout

Power regulation

EMI/EMC design

Test planning

Team mentorship

Verbal communication

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

AS Electronic Engineering Tech

Tools

Altium Designer

Boundary scan

Xilinx VHDL

SPICE

Job description

The Electrical Engineer II will serve as primary technical point of contact for a full range of US DoD products, systems, and services. They will work on both design and build-to-print projects, acting as the Project Engineer for a wide range of build-to-print projects. This individual will lead and participate in engineering development, prototyping, design verification, and transition to production on complex analog, digital, and radio frequency (RF) products.

Position Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally across the organization (program management, procurement, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, test, production, business development, contracts).
• Create and assist in implementation of innovative ideas in support of internal research and development.
• Generate and implement improvements in product design and test throughput.
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and fixtures for complex Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and electrical systems.
• Interface directly with customers and suppliers to support technical issues.
• Provide training, mentorship, and leadership to test staff.
• Research and apply electrical engineering principles and theories to solve customer problems.
• Manage a wide range of build-to-print projects as a project engineer.
• Participate in design processes using established design and development process models (CMMI, Six Sigma for Design, or equivalent).
• Perform analog and digital circuit design including schematic capture, CCA layout, power analysis, derating analysis, circuit simulation, and requirements verification.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and test reviews.
• Create, review, and approve Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs).
• Support other engineering group members (software, mechanical, systems, quality, manufacturing, etc.) by providing electrical engineering expertise to solve technical and programmatic problems.
• Create and update corporate and engineering processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the value of this organization.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with various types of electronic circuits including: microcontroller/ microprocessor/ microcomputer, embedded design, A/D and D/A conversion, analog signal processing, digital circuits, power regulation, AC/DC and DC/AC conversion, radio frequency (RF), etc.
• Familiar with EMI/EMC design
• Experienced in reviewing physical designs, electronic schematics and PCB layouts of new products, preferably in the military market
• Experience with the following: Boundary scan, Xilinx VHDL, SPICE circuit simulation, Microprocessor/Microcontroller programming and testing
• Experience in electrical product design. Specific experience in military product design helpful, but not necessary
• Test engineering experience including developing and implementing test plans, procedures, software, and fixtures
• Experienced in PWB layout and schematic capture. Desired tool is Altium Designer
• Experience in developing and reviewing engineering estimates
• Familiarity with industry and military specifications
• Familiar with AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMI
• Familiar with configuration Management (MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649)
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication skills, and self-motivated

Qualifications

• One of the following:
• o Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience in design and production of electrical products and systems, preferably for high reliability DoD products and systems
• o Associates degree in Electronic Engineer Technology or related field and 13+ years of experience in design and production of high reliability DoD products and systems
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Work Environment

• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Hours: 1st Shift; with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations
• 9/80 work schedule
• Office located in Lititz, PA, with occasional visits to Lancaster facility. Valid Driver's License Required.