Electrical Engineer Prototyping

ZelTech; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ZelTech in Cape Canaveral, FL seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide on-site problem-solving in electronics and circuit theory, supporting REPD with rapid prototype solutions that integrate computing, sensors, and communications. You will brainstorm ideas, solicit input, and deliver hardware/software-integrated results.

The role requires US citizenship, an active clearance, and substantial experience with digital signal processing, sensors, and embedded systems.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Active clearance at Secret or higher is required.
• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering with 9+ years of experience.
• Ability to read schematics, board layouts and data sheets.
• Experience with debugging tools: oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, signal generators.
• Experience integrating sensors, communications and software in rapid prototype teams.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as well as part of a group.
• Significant knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and applying digital filters to incoming and outgoing signals, implementing filters in hardware and software, and making rapid judgments regarding the evaluation, design and creation of sensors and communication systems.
• Process, exploit, analyze and report results from tests, demonstrations and evaluations to aid in determining sensor/system overall effectiveness.
• Ability to create customized code to perform data harvesting, processing, exploitation and formatting. Includes ability to work code solutions which utilize data from multiple sites, sensors and/or data types.
• Participates in trade studies to solve technical problems and identify preferred solutions.
• Participates in technical reviews to assess project progress from design through development and delivery.
• Serves as a team member on division wide, multidisciplinary efforts that involve critical IT issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the REPD mission.
• Contact with the customer/provide customer support (may be internal or external customer).
• Conduct some research to develop solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Schematic reading

Education

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering

9+ years experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Debugging tools

COTS software

GOTS software

Embedded Linux

Arduino/C

Job description

Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer will provide on-site problem-solving skills in areas such as electronics and circuit theory to support REPD at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCAFS), Florida. Position requires a thinker/innovator who, when given a problem will brainstorm ideas, solicit input and when given approval to proceed will create solutions often as part of an integrated rapid prototyping team integrating computing, sensors, communications and programming to develop rapid prototype solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently as well as part of a group.
• Significant knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and applying digital filters to incoming and outgoing signals, implementing filters in hardware and software, and making rapid judgments regarding the evaluation, design and creation of sensors and communication systems.
• Process, exploit, analyze and report results from tests, demonstrations and evaluations to aid in determining sensor/system overall effectiveness.
• Ability to create customized code to perform data harvesting, processing, exploitation and formatting. Includes ability to work code solutions which utilize data from multiple sites, sensors and/or data types.
• Participates in trade studies to solve technical problems and identify preferred solutions.
• Participates in technical reviews to assess project progress from design through development and delivery.
• Serves as a team member on division wide, multidisciplinary efforts that involve critical IT issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the REPD mission.
• Contact with the customer/provide customer support (may be internal or external customer).
• Conduct some research to develop solutions to complex problems.

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active Secret or higher clearance.
• BA/BS + 9 or more years of experience.
• Ability to read schematics, board layouts, data sheets, and have experience using debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Work with existing software (both COTS and GOTS) tied to sensor packages and payloads to address complex integration activities to resolve software and hardware interoperability and compatibility challenges.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of digital signal processing with a focus on radio frequency and software defined radios.
• Comply with CCAFS industrial hygiene requirements.
• Must be able to successfully work in a high tempo environment creating efficient, well documented and successful solutions resolving unique issues.
• Working knowledge of industry standards in electronic design and fabrication
• Good interpersonal skills as well as being an effective communicator.
• Provide support to other company personnel, may provide support on special projects as needed.
• Good writing skills, as there may be a requirement to write reports.
• Degree of judgment and multi-tasking associated with performing job duties.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree and 4 or more years of experience.
• System exploitation.
• Ability to work in multiple programming languages including but not limited to C, C++, JAVA, Python, JavaScript, C#. Client/server programming on both ends. Graphical User Interface development. Embedded programming in Linux and Arduino/C.
• Experience in reverse engineering hardware and software solutions.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

About ZelTech:

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission:

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce:

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities:

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.