Job description
Overview:
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
The Electrical Engineer III designs, develops, modifies and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. In this role, one selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability as well as determines design approaches & parameters. Conducts general engineering and design of electronic systems on small unmanned aircraft vehicles with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities
- Performs simulation and detailed design for digital and analog circuits
- Drives system integration, assembly procedures, and test procedures
- Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions
- Trouble-shoots complex systems from a hardware and software perspective
- Designs, builds, and tests prototypes expediently and efficiently
- Works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links. Writes software to support the integration of sensors and embedded processors
- Designs and implements circuit boards. This includes architecture, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, board bring-up, and documentation
- Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects. Performs design & analysis tasks and writes fabrication & test procedures
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Follows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
- Proficient with office software, computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one's area of expertise
- Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA
- Experienced with power electronics, including motors and Battery Technology (lead acid, Nickel metal hybride & Lithium ion)
- Demonstrated competency in troubleshooting complex systems
- Demonstrated familiarity of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB)
- Knowledge of general Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties
- Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%)
- Must have a clean driving record
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- Advanced degree is preferred
- Flight test or R/C (Remote Control) experience a plus, hands-on experience with tools a plus
- Demonstrates familiarity with Small UAV subsystems and associated software
- Demonstrates consistency in complying with company's policies and procedures
- Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
- Demonstrates sound judgement in selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questions
- Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
- Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
- Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team Player - Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
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