Electrical Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves circuit card assembly development, wiring design, and rigorous validation across multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of related experience, plus familiarity with EWIS, FMEA/SSA concepts, and CAD/CAE tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Exposure to EWIS requirements and related electrical/system guidelines.
• Exposure to FMEA and SSA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
• In some applications, lead development of circuit card assemblies.
• Lead implementation of electrical wiring design practices.
• Oversee the testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, providing expert technical insights.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Validation techniques

Engineering principles

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Office/hybrid work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAE tools

Job description

In office

Hagerstown, MD

Full time

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
• In some applications, lead development of circuit card assemblies.
• Lead implementation of electrical wiring design practices.
• Oversee the testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, providing expert technical insights.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Exposure to electrical/electronic system federal rules and regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements.
• Exposure to electrical/electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA) concepts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience withComputer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards and practices.
• Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis.
• Experience composing an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
• Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, to include, but not limited to model-based definition, electrical component selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Familiarity with Effects (EME) to include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
• Familiarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL).
• Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture.
• Understanding of the printed circuit board layout process and tools.

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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $98,633.53 - $135,621.11. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/).

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

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.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.