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About this Electrical Engineer I role at Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation · Hybrid · Sparks, NV

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Electrical Engineer I, you will be involved in the initial phases of research, design, and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will assist in the design of integrated electrical/electronic systems, contributing to various stages of the product lifecycle under the guidance of senior engineers.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.

  • In some applications, support development of circuit card assemblies.

  • Learn implementation of electrical wiring design practices.

  • Support the testing and validation of electrical/electronic systems and components.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design specifications are met.

  • Document technical designs, test procedures, and results.

  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

  • Perform basic troubleshooting and debugging of electrical/electronic circuits and systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • 0-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

  • Basic understanding of electrical/electronic design and testing principles.

  • Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

  • Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.

  • Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Internship or project experience in electrical engineering.

  • Familiarity with  Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.

  • Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis.

  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

  • Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing.

  • Understanding of circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.

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.

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.

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About Sierra Nevada Corporation

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; wo

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