Senior Electrical Engineer - Oxnard, CA

MSCCN; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee-managed leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the VLS ATE programs at NSWC Port Hueneme. You will design, test, and integrate ATE equipment for MK41/MK57, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust documentation and training.

The role requires a BSEE (MSEE a plus) with 10+ years in electronics hardware and software, strong C++, LabVIEW familiarity, and PXI/LabVIEW experience. On-site with travel up to 25% and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent engineering degree required.
• 10+ years of electronics hardware and software design experience.
• Experience with Navy IA requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor government and contractor junior engineers and technicians.
• Design new ATE systems and VLS test equipment.
• Oversee software control for new designs; coordinate with software engineers.
• Support installation, checkout, troubleshooting and repair of test systems.
• Create schematics, diagrams and specifications for prototype/production units.
• Supervise fabrication of prototype and production electrical systems.
• Collaborate with technicians to solve design problems.
• Redline technical data packages to reflect changes.
• Support AUR BIT systems; assist with test layouts and interface.
• Ensure documentation is complete and error free.

Skills

C++/C#

Verilog/VHDL

LabVIEW

PXI/PXIe

UNIX/Linux

Electronics design

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

PXI hardware

LabVIEW software

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated.

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future

Precise Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Vertical Launch System (VLS) Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Engineering Branch at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). The position will consist of serving as a member of the Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Team and providing test equipment and simulator design and development for the MK41 and MK57 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Programs. Test equipment efforts include the design, programming, building, testing, delivery, maintenance, documentation, and training

Duties:

• Mentor and coach both government and contractor junior engineers and technicians.
• Design new ATE systems and assorted other VLS test equipment.
• Provide oversight to control software used in the new system designs. This entails either designing the software and/or working closely with a software engineer to ensure a robust and error free product.
• Provide engineering support for: acceptance; installation and checkout; troubleshooting and repair of prototype and production test systems.
• Provide engineering support to conduct test system indoctrination, maintenance, and technician and operator training.
• Provide appropriate schematics, diagrams and write specifications to clarify design details of prototype/experimental electronics units.
• Supervise the fabrication and assembly of prototype and production electrical and electronic systems.
• Collaborate with the technicians to identify solutions to technical design problems that arise during design, fabrication, and checkout of electrical systems.
• Supervise the creation of the technical data package (manuals, procedures, drawings, etc.) of the candidate’s new system design.
• Ensure that all design documentation is complete and error free.
• Inspect existing designs for quality, common design practices, potential component EOL issues, optimization, improvement, and potential cost reductions. The candidate will report findings and provide recommendations to the appropriate entities.
• Redline technical data packages (manuals, procedures, drawings, etc.) to reflect changes and errors in design or implementation.
• Provide engineering support for All-Up Round (AUR) Built-In-Test (BIT) systems and other launcher and canister test equipment. This support includes but is not limited to test set layout; hardware and test set configurations; test set to AUR interface support; installation and checkout.

Required Experience

Required Education:

• BSEE or equivalent engineering degree required
• MSEE or equivalent engineering degree is a plus

Required Experience:

• 10 + years of experience in electronics hardware and software design

Desired Skills:

• Solid electronics background and experience in digital and analog hardware design at the system level.
• In depth knowledge of DC and AC measurement techniques in a bench and ATE environment required.
• In depth understanding of ATE architecture is required.
• Excellent electronics debugging skills are required.
• PCB design experience required encompassing the proper application of design rules to maximize signal integrity and optimize low noise power distribution.
• Experience working with National Instruments PXI and PXIe hardware and LabView software is a plus.
• Experience using UNIX, LINUX, and Windows operating systems.
• Fluency in system programming languages such as C++, C#, Visual Basic, etc.
• Knowledge of Navy IA requirements and procedures is a plus.
• FPGA programming experience utilizing Verilog and/or VHDL hardware design languages is a plus.
• Knowledge of microcontroller design and programming is a plus.
• Knowledge of PERL and Python programming languages with emphasis on hardware control is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 25lbs.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver’s license for possible CONUS travel.
• Current U.S. passport for possible OCONUS travel.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• High degree of self-motivation.
• Self-starter willing to work in a team environment and mentor junior engineers
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being.

Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes

• health insurance
• life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• disability insurance
• retirement plans
• holiday pay
• employee-managed leave
• professional growth opportunities

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $101,648.64 to $152,472.96 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards