Description: Designs, develops, and tests electrical devices and equipment, including communications systems, power generators, motors and navigation systems, and electrical systems for automobiles and aircraft. Oversees the manufacturing of these devices, systems, and equipment. Designs new ways to use electrical power to develop or improve products. Performs detailed calculations to develop manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications. Directs manufacturing, installing, and testing of electrical equipment to ensure that products meet specifications and codes. Investigates complaints from customers or the public, evaluate problems, and recommend solutions. Works with project managers on production efforts to ensure that projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. Designs electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications. Analyzes customer needs and determine electrical system requirements, capacity, and cost to develop a system plan. Develops maintenance and testing procedures for electronic components and equipment. Evaluates systems and recommend design modifications or equipment repair. Inspects electronic equipment, instruments, and systems to make sure they meet safety standards and applicable regulations. Plans and develops applications and modifications for electronic properties used in parts and systems to improve technical performance.
Background/Need: The Group focuses on delivering new advanced technology capabilities in timelines typically under a year. Projects are conducted in a team environment consisting of various subject matter experts, and leverages resources from multiple groups to successfully execute fast-paced demonstration efforts.
Designs, develops, and tests electrical devices and equipment, including communications systems, processing systems, navigation systems, sensors, power generation and battery systems. These electrical systems may be used in land, air, marine, or space environments for defense, research, or scientific applications. Analyzes project needs and determines electrical system requirements, capacity, time and cost to develop a system. Performs required calculations and/or simulations during development to ensure that components and systems perform to required specifications. Oversees the manufacturing of prototypes of these devices, systems, and equipment. Directs installation and testing of electronics to ensure that products interface correctly with overall system. Investigates feedback from customers or end users, evaluates problems, and recommends solutions. Documents design and communicates regularly with program management.
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Education Requirement - Master's with 3+ years of experience, or BS with 5+ years of experience working with small engineering/software teams.
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