Hardware Engineer III - Irvine, United States - Meggitt

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Hardware Engineer III will have a minimum of 5+ years experience with design and validation of complex electronic circuits and systems including mixed-signal analog, digital, and RF.

Experience with simulation and analysis of such circuits is required. Experience with use of electronics test equipment, such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMMs, and signal generators. Experience with layout of circuit-card assembly and construction techniques of such circuits is required. Must have experience with concepts of electronics system-level architecture design and development. General knowledge of project engineering methods is required. Knowledge of design and application of radar systems is highly desirable. Knowledge of design and application of motor drive and control is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Must have experience with one or more of the following:

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

RF/Microwave Circuit design

Analog Circuit design

Digital electronics design

FPGA design

Algorithm Development (Pattern Recognition and Object Tracking)

LabView Automated Test Stand Design

Requires strong oral/written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Advanced troubleshooting skills required. Will be required to work independently and with interdepartmental teams. Will be required to assist in the design and development of electronic systems. Will be required to write and assist in the development of test plans and test procedures. Will be required to develop test fixtures, and possibly automation of testing. Will be required to assist in lab and field tests of electronic systems. Must be able to lead and direct technical work of other engineers and technicians. Occasional travel may be required. US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance is a plus.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
B.S.E.E degree from an accredited university or equivalent and 5+ years related experience and/or training. Masters in Electrical Engineering related field or an MBA is considered a plus. Experience and training in the Military/Aerospace Industry and ability to obtain DoD security clearance highly desirable. Professional and/or technical certifications from accredited educational and vocational institutions desired.


INTERACTIONS
Needs to be open-minded. Required to be a team player, cooperating with colleagues as required.

Work may be independent, but will have interactions with fellow engineers and members from other departments, customers, vendors and corporate management.

Should be capable to work individually and independently and under time pressure and lack of resources. Provides technical guidance and assistance to lower level engineers.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB

Personal computer. Telephone. Electronics lab equipment and tools. Calculator. Copier.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking.

Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move/lift objects and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move/lift objects.

May involve some lifting. Involves sitting at desk and reading computer screen.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, reach or walk. This position requires that the employee be able to hear and speak clearly.

Must keep current with engineering field. Should be able to perform field support if required. Travel is occasionally required. Relatively long travel trips may be required from time to time. Extended hours are occasionally required to meet job requirements. Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mainly office environment but occasionally working on the shop floor, visiting vendors or conducting repairs or tests in the field.

Work usually performed in air-conditioned office environment. Some work will occasionally be performed in the shop.

Shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations.

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. Must have the ability to be flexible and deal with changing conditions as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.


Pay Range:
$86,600 - $144,300


MUST BE A US PERSON:
US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident.

If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at or

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Required Skills


LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communications. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, peers, and other members of the organization.

Ability to communicate in English. Additionally, requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and members of the business community. Ability to write articles for publication and make presentations to customers.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus and modern algebra.


REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Develops and adapts to new research principles and techniques for application to product development. Determines nature and scope of testing necessary to meet project requirements. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.


INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Personal Computer literate. Microsoft Office required and knowledge of MS Project and Visio. Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Schematic Capture (i.e. OrCAD or equivalent) is required. PCB layout is desirable.

Required Experience


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
B.S.E.E degree from an accredited university or equivalent and 5+ years related experience and/or training. Masters in Electrical Engineering related field or an MBA is considered a plus. Experience and training in the Military/Aerospace Industry and ability to obtain DoD security clearance highly desirable. Professional and/or technical certifications from accredited educational and vocational institutions desired.


Qualifications:

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communications. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, peers, and other members of the organization.

Ability to communicate in English. Additionally, requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and members of the business community. Ability to write articles for publication and make presentations to customers.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus and modern algebra.


REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Develops and adapts to new research principles and techniques for application to product development. Determines nature and scope of testing necessary to meet project requirements. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.


INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Personal Computer literate. Microsoft Office required and knowledge of MS Project and Visio. Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Schematic Capture (i.e. OrCAD or equivalent) is required. PCB layout is desirable.


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communications. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, peers, and other members of the organization.

Ability to communicate in English. Additionally, requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and members of the business community. Ability to write articles for publication and make presentations to customers.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus and modern algebra.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Develops and adapts to new research principles and techniques for application to product development. Determines nature and scope of testing necessary to meet project requirements. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.


INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Personal Computer literate. Microsoft Office required and knowledge of MS Project and Visio. Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Schematic Capture (i.e. OrCAD or equivalent) is required. PCB layout is desirable.

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