Sr. Electrical Engineer: Vetronics - Sterling Heights, United States - Korn Ferry

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the design, development and integration of complex military combat vehicle electronic and power distribution systems. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work for our client's Sterling Heights, MI office. If you have at least 8+ years' experience in Vetronics, and have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Essential Functions:

• Requirements analysis, derivation, decomposition and management activities
• Research and analyze solutions to meet customer requirements
• Perform trade studies to compare alternative approaches
• Create and maintain electrical power budgets and allocations
• Develop vehicle electrical (signal, network and video) and power distribution concepts and architectures within mobility, lethality, survivability and C5ISR systems
• Develop requirement specifications, drawings, schematics and Interface Control Documents
• Lead/Support the execution of analysis to evaluate system performance
• Support CPU, GPU, FPGA, power distribution, harness design and integration
• Support the development of test requirements and plans
• Lead/Support prototype development
• Lead/Support component procurement related to prototype build/integration/test activities
• Support system-integration-lab (SIL)and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) activities
• Support/Monitor vehicle testing by troubleshooting issues, analyzing results and performing corrective actions as necessary
• Interact with internal/external customers and suppliers
• Support the development/maintenance of project schedules
• Lead the development of project open issues lists and Prepare/Present project status
• Lead/Support multidisciplinary concurrent engineering activities

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Working Knowledge of:
• Systems model based design and related Standards/Processes
• Digital, analog, low/high-voltage power, computing bus architecture and RF (radios, GPS, )
• Mechatronics and electrical vehicle engineering and integration principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US and overseas management, staff, teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and explain complex technical concepts and instructions in a variety of settings in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic.
• Ability to engage with an enthusiasm to establish productive relationships, promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork to ensure all across the organization and its external service providers have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required
• Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others
• Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
• Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
• Will clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all.
• High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing"
• Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements, US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC / GVSC organizations
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRETUS Defense clearance

Education:

• BSc Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Computer Science, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive)
• MSc Engineering desired (e.g. Electrical, Computer Science, Software, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive, Management)

Experience:

• 8 or more years of Vetronics experience
• Experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs.
• Applied working knowledge in the domain of electrical engineering design and systems integration, with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Experience with standard bus protocols (CANBus, Ethernet, Serial communications)
• Experience with Military Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems
• Hands on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi meters, logic analyzers, function generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Experience with proposals, bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning Practical hands on attitude with the ability to operate independently
• Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Experience of working in a multi-discipline, multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
• Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak German desired

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

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