Electrical Engineer (Electro-Mechanical Design) - Senior

QinetiQ • Reston, VA • 2w ago

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Far Ridgeline Engagements (a QinetiQ US company) is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electro-mechanical design to join our team supporting a US Government client in Reston, VA.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven, multi-functional team of engineers and data scientists laser focused on delivering advanced technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements

Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications

Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter

Electronics design from schematic capture and PCB layout, to test planning and implementation

Test and troubleshoot proto@types and provide customer technical support

Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing

Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power, and cost

Support and maintain existing products

Collaborate and implement designs with other project team members

Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration

Validate design by simulations and tests at a proto@type level

Translate user and customer needs into documented technical requirements and specifications

Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed

Design and document test fixtures and test processes

Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electro-mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering

5 years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent

3 years of experience in electronic systems design

Experience in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling tools (such as Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)

Ability to design mechanical concepts, including capability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements

Familiarity with Agile engineering process

Experience in multi-layer PCB design and microelectronic components

Experience in embedded C or C-derived language development for microcontrollers

Comprehensive knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test, and documentation

Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding

High/Low temperature electronics design experience

Experience with precision soldering

Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics

Proficient in schematic capture (i.e. Altium) and PCB layout

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings, and wire lists

Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and scales

Experience with high-density PCB layout and circuit layout tools

Experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters

Experience testing and troubleshooting software, C/C++ embedded systems, and PCB layout

Embedded software development experience

Low power design (for battery powered devices) experience

Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology

Electro-mechanical assembly skills

Experience with GITLAB, computer aided design (CAD; i.e. SolidWorks), MATLAB, or similar engineering tools

Experience with technical writing and creating documentation

Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly or ability to obtain one prior to employment start #qinetiqclearedjob

Successful Completion of Pre-Employment Background Investigation required

Preferred Qualifications

Current CI Polygraph

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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