Principal Electrical Engineer

QinetiQ • Novato, CA • 4h 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

As a QinetiQ Senior Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to get hands on in the design, build, and troubleshooting of electronics systems for a variety of end users. In this role, systems can span from compact underwater propulsion units for AUVs to multi-megawatt military vehicle electrification efforts to the Ford class EMALS and AAG systems and many things in between, including many @types of unmanned ground robots.

QinetiQ's Advanced Robotics and Mission Solutions (AR&MS) group applies decades of experience developing and delivering leading edge mission ready systems. From front line unmanned ground robots to ship and submarine mission critical systems, the QinetiQ team prides itself on overcoming next generation threats with mission-led innovation.

Responsibilities

Work within and/or lead multidisciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to design and support complex systems

Act as the hands-on primary contributor to first iteration design build and troubleshooting

Oversee the entire component life-cycle from proposal, concept design, proto@type build, and production implementation.

Design and develop new and novel features for existing products

Troubleshoot and root cause challenging component and systems problems

Spearhead the electrical design and testing to MIL-Spec env

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical or equivalent with 7+ years of related experience

Hands-on experience building and testing systems

Familiarity with MIL-Specs and MIL-PRFs related to electrical engineering

Ability to see programs through from proposal to production

Experience interfacing and collaborating with customers

Prior mentorship roles especially within an engineering setting

Experience with CAD/Analysis programs

Experience with software development

Must be able to obtain a DoD clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Active DOD security clearance preferred

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $114,300.00 - $150,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity 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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