Electrical Engineer - Huntsville, United States - Kratos Defense

Description

Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services is currently seeking resumes for a Junior Electrical Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for taking on portions of a system design. This involves establishing technical requirements based on stated functional objectives for the product. The candidate will analyze the requirements and establish a design path to meet them. The candidate will perform the detailed design work necessary to produce a fully functional prototype. The candidate will develop test plans to demonstrate performance meeting the technical requirements established. The candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in their role as a team member.


Duties will include:
Working with cross-functional team to support UAS and directed energy programs.
Conducting studies, technical assessments, and architectural level analysis of systems to determine system electrical performance and effectiveness.
Electrical system design, layout, integration and testSupporting system demonstrations and deployments as required.

Writing acceptance test plans and reportsREQUIRED SKILLS:
Competency with electronics benchtop prototyping, test, and analysis.
Experience with benchtop test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, spectrum analyzer).Experience with integration and testing of complex systems.
System level analysis and testing, and analysis of various electrical systems.
Electrical hardware design and printed circuit board layout experience using Altium or similar ECAD tools.
Testing and Integration of hardware and software.

Previous involvement in the specification and selection of electronic componentsAbility to obtain a Secret level security clearanceAbility to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standardsPossess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a government driving permit if requiredAbility to interact effectively with peers and supervisorsAbility to interact appropriately with the public when necessaryPREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience with directed energy weapons systems.
Experience with design of systems for operation in austere environmentsEmbedded Systems design with common microcontrollers

• Sensor interface and integration.

Familiarity with software languages, specifically Python, C/C++ and familiarity with Linux OS.Power system design and power calculations for AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC converter, High-voltage AC & DC systems.

Development of engineering requirements, test plans, and reports.
Data Acquisition knowledge.
Knowledge of mitigation techniques for electro-magnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility.
Knowledge of cable design and design for EMI mitigation.


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree0-5 years of experience#J-18808-Ljbffr