Über diese Electrical Engineer III Stelle bei Sierra Nevada Corporation
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of electrical wiring design and equipment selection for flight test instrumentation applications.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of electrical engineering documentation and drawings (specifications, block diagrams, interface control drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.).
- Provide technical guidance for small team of electrical engineers.
- Plan and execute day-to-day technical tasking to complete deliverables.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to design, integration, and testing.
- Understand applicable system safety considerations, electrical standards, and regulatory standards (RTCA, SAE, IEEE, MIL-STD, FAA, DoD, etc.).
- Support supplier oversight activities including design reviews, test witnessing, and technical coordination meetings.
- Participate and provide oversight in the testing and validation of electrical/electronic equipment and components.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives. Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Dynamic, technical contributor with experience in aircraft electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
- Experience with electrical/electronic system architecture development
- Experience with bench testing, laboratory integration testing, or aircraft-level ground/flight test activities.
- Experience interpreting and working with electrical/electronic drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, etc.)
- Problem solver with ability to work independently and provide guidance to a small team.
- Highly organized, detail-focused, and proactive in addressing technical challenges.
- Capable communicator that is comfortable engaging with technical, programmatic, and customer audiences.
- Position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Strong understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards and practices.
- Knowledge of avionics data bus protocols and integration testing tools (e.g., ARINC 429, ARINC 664/AFDX, MIL-STD-1553 analyzers).
- Familiarity with FAA certification processes, including STC.
- Familiarity with configuration management processes.
- Familiarity with Electromagnetic Effects (EME) to include Compatibility (EMC) and Interference (EMI).
- Familiarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL).
- Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and electrical/electronic system analysis.
- Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) electrical applications, particularly CATIA Electrical for wiring design
- Exposure to circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
- Exposure to an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
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.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $71,338.47 - $98,090.40. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.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.
