Entry-Level Electrical Engineer - Lab R&D

National Strategic Research Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Employer Matching

Professional Development & Training

Job summary

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support research and development activities at its Melbourne, Florida office and surrounding locations.

The successful candidate will assist in designing and testing electronic systems, performing measurements, and maintaining lab equipment within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time role is guaranteed for an initial 12 months with potential extensions contingent on project funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary research environment.
• U.S. citizenship and willingness to work in Melbourne, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, integration, and testing of electronic systems and components.
• Perform laboratory measurements, instrumentation setup, and data collection in support of research activities.
• Contribute to the calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of laboratory equipment.
• Support measurement systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition activities under the direction of senior engineers and project leads.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator, senior engineers, and project leads to support technical research tasks and project objectives.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, laboratory records, test results, and reports.
• Support integration and validation of systems and components under controlled test conditions.
• Assist with technical data analysis and the preparation of results using applicable engineering and laboratory tools.
• Participate in technical meetings and present project results, findings, and status updates as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of NSRI research and development activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support research and development activities at its Melbourne, Florida office and surrounding locations.

The successful candidate will assist in designing and testing electronic systems, performing measurements, and maintaining lab equipment within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time role is guaranteed for an initial 12 months with potential extensions contingent on project funding.