Military Fellowship Program: Electrical Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is offering a Military Fellowship Program designed for service members transitioning to civilian work through SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes. The program provides up to six months of on-the-job industry training with the IAS/ISR business area, focusing on electrical engineering and related disciplines.

Eligible candidates must be actively serving in the military and not yet separated.

Qualifications

• Active duty military status and DoD SkillBridge eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in electrical/electronic circuit design and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical/electronic systems.
• Develop circuit card assemblies in some applications.
• Implement electrical wiring design practices.
• Conduct testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Troubleshoot and debug electronic circuits.
• Develop and document technical designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet product requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical insights.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

Testing techniques

Engineering principles

CAD tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Computer-Aided Engineering tools

Job description

SNC’s Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical/electronic systems.
• In some applications, develop circuit card assemblies.
• Implement electrical wiring design practices.
• Conduct testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Develop and document technical designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical insights.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Currently serving as ACTIVE dutymilitary and be eligible toparticipatein the DoDSkillBridgeprogram.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in electrical/electronic circuit design and testing techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.
• Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
• Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis.
• Exposure to FAA electrical system regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements.
• Exposure to electrical/electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA) concepts.
• Understanding of an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
• Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing.
• Understanding Electromagnetic Effects (EME) to include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
• 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.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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.