Senior Electrical Engineer

Sechan Electronics, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sechan Electronics, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to act as the primary technical lead for US DoD products, systems, and services.

You will guide design and build-to-print projects, mentor staff, and coordinate across program management, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure robust, reliable hardware. The role requires expertise in analog/digital/RF design, EMI/EMC analyses, and complex circuit development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 10+ years in design and production of electrical products and systems for high reliability DoD products and systems
• Alternative: Associate's degree and 18+ years in design and production of high reliability DoD products and systems
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance
• Office Environment: Sit/stand up to 9 hours, basic office tools; accommodations possible

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs with PM, procurement, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, test, production, and contracts
• Create and lead 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 CCAs and electrical systems
• Interface directly with customers and suppliers to support technical issues
• Provide training, mentorship, and leadership to engineering and test staff
• Research and apply complex electrical engineering principles to solve customer problems
• Manage complex build-to-print projects as a project engineer
• Lead full design program life cycles (concept, specification, prototype, production, sustainment)
• Lead analog/digital circuit design including EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and FDFL analyses
• Lead teams of design engineers using established process models (CMMI, Six Sigma for Design)
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and test reviews
• Create, review, and approve ECPs and RFVs
• Guide and support other engineering group members across disciplines
• Identify process improvements and lead collaborative resolution
• Perform other duties to support organizational mission

Skills

Analog & Digital Circuit Design

EMI/EMC Design

PCB Layout Review

Xilinx VHDL

SPICE Simulation

Military / DoD Experience

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium Designer

Boundary Scan

MIL-HDBK-61A

CMMI for Design

ISO 9001

Job description

The Electrical Engineer III will serve as the primary technical point of contact for a full range of US DoD products, systems, and services. They will be the technical lead on both design and build-to-print projects for complex analog, digital, and radio frequency (RF) products. Responsibilities on these projects include leading engineering development, prototyping, design verification, and transition to production. The position requires the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement and be able to mentor and lead other members of the engineering staff.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work cross-functionally across the organization (program management, procurement, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, test, production, business development, contracts).
• Create and lead 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 engineering and test staff.
• Research and apply complex electrical engineering principles and theories to solve customer problems.
• Manage complex and expansive build-to-print projects as a project engineer.
• Lead full design program life cycles (concept, specification, prototype, production, sustainment).
• Manage and perform analog and digital circuit design including system level design concepts and complex analyses such as EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and FDFL analysis.
• Lead teams of design engineers using established design and development process models (CMMI, Six Sigma for Design, or equivalent).
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and test reviews.
• Create, review, and approve Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Variances (RFVs).
• Guide and support other engineering group members (software, mechanical, systems, quality, manufacturing, etc.) by providing overall engineering expertise to solve technical and programmatic problems.
• Recognize areas in need of improvement in corporate and engineering processes and procedures and lead collaborative efforts to resolve them.
• Performs other duties as needed to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.

Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive 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.
• Experienced in EMI/EMC design
• Experienced in reviewing physical designs, electronic schematics and PCB layouts of new products, in the military market
• Experience with the following: Boundary scan, Xilinx VHDL, SPICE circuit simulation, Microprocessor/Microcontroller programming and testing
• Experience in complex military electrical product design
• 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 writing and reviewing technical proposals and developing engineering estimates
• Demonstrated people-management skills, leadership skills, and focus on employee development
• Strong team player with clear ability to lead people in high-performance teams, including conflict resolution
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of and experience with industry and military specifications for vehicle-based and portable products
• Experienced with AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMI
• Experienced with Configuration Management (MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649)
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication skills, and self-motivated

Qualifications:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field and 10+ years of experience in design and production of electrical products and systems and for high reliability DoD products and systems
  • Associates degree in Electronic Engineer Technology or related field and 18+ years of experience in design and production of high reliability DoD products and systems
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
• 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.