Electrical Engineer II - EMI/EMC

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to support system design, develop mitigation strategies, and evaluate systems in major military platforms against high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP).

Responsibilities:

• Advise design team on EMI/EMP related mitigation techniques

• Generate functional Test Plans / Reports

• Lead test evolutions with little oversight

• Manage multiple subcontractor designs

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience

• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

• Experienced in MIL-STD-461 CS116 and RS105

• Knowledgeable in EMI related mitigation designs and techniques

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices

• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools

• Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

• The ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding of MIL-STD-2169 and/or MIL-STD-3023

• Aircraft level testing experience

• Exposure to radiation effects on electronics

• Experience in EMI/EMC modeling software

• Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

• Experience composing and analyzing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA),  circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis

• Familiarity with design requirements related to High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) and Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL)

• Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, to include, but not limited to model-based definition, electrical component selection, manufacturing, and production processes

• Understanding of Electro Magnetic Effects (EME) to include Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)

• Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture

• Understanding of the printed circuit board layout process and tools

• A current active Secret or Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjuste