Electrical Engineer I
Sierra Nevada Corporation
About the Role
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.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience: 0-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of electrical/electronic design and testing principles.
- Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.
- Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
- Ability to understand technical documents, electrical/electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
- Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
Security Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship status is required.