Sr Electrical Engineer - Lead
Sierra Nevada CorporationAbout the role
Responsibilities:
Lead and execute the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
In some applications, lead and execute the development of circuit card assemblies.
Lead and provide technical guidance for implementation of electrical wiring design practices.
Conduct and oversee comprehensive testing and validation of electronic systems and components.
Perform expert-level troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
Develop, document, and review high-level technical designs, test plans, and results.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
Lead design reviews and provide strategic technical insights.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, promoting technical growth.
Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Expert proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Experience analyzing and interpreting electrical/electronic system federal rules and regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) requirements.
Understanding of electrical/electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA) concepts.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time for business needs
Qualifications We Prefer:
Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Extensive experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.
Experience composing and evaluating an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, to include, but not limited to model-based definition, electrical component selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
Familiarity with Electromagnetic Effects (EME) to include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
Familiarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL).
Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture.
Understanding of the printed circuit board layout process and tools.
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
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