Advanced Electrical Engineer

ADVANCED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Location:

Manassas, Virginia

Type:

Contract

Job #82380

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced Electrical Engineer position that just opened in Manassas, VA. In this role, you'll become an integral member of the engineering team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system. To be considered, you will have an Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related plus a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Location: Manassas, VA

Position: Advanced Electrical Engineer

Contract: 12-24 months with possibility of turning permanent

Pay: $65.76/hour

Schedule: Hybrid 9/80

Seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of technical experience to become an integral member of the engineering team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze and design AC-DC and DC-DC power systems and power control

Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware

Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems

Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions to design hardware and electronics based on commercial and industry components and technologies

Design cable assemblies

Develop new electronics in the form of PCB designs and corresponding tests

Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer

Generate design and interface documentation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases

Experience with MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-STD-461 design and qualification

Experience with design and debug of switch mode DC-DC converters including knowledge of control loop stability analysis

Experience with design and debug of 3-phase AC-DC conversion including transformer design

Working knowledge of common communication interfaces such as RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS

Experience in analog and digital circuit design

Experience with lab equipment including signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes, power analyzers

Proficiency in all phases of PCB design, including: creation of high-level functional diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry, and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc.

Strong documentation and communication skills

OrCAD Capture experience a plus

Experience with firmware or microcontrollers a plus

Experience with VHDL/Verilog a plus

About our client:

Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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