Electrical Engineer - Huntsville, AL, United States - Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Description

Job Description Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services is currently seeking resumes for a Mid-Level 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:

• Work with cross-functional team to support UAS and directed energy programs
• Conducts studies, technical assessments, and architectural level analysis of systems to determine system electrical performance and effectiveness
• Electrical system design, layout, integration and test
• Support system demonstrations and deployments as required
• Write acceptance test plans and reports Experience and Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Power system design and power calculations for AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC converter, High-voltage AC & DC systems
• Competency with electronics benchtop prototyping, test, and analysis
• Proficiency 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
• Development of engineering requirements, test plans, and reports
• Knowledge of mitigation techniques for electro-magnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility
• Knowledge of cable design and design for EMI mitigation
• Electrical hardware design and printed circuit board layout experience using Altium or similar ECAD tools
• Embedded Systems design with common microcontrollers - Sensor interface and integration
• Familiarity with software languages, specifically Python, C/C++ and familiarity with Linux OS
• Testing and Integrating hardware and software
• Involved in the specification and selection of electronic components
• Data Acquisition knowledge
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with directed energy weapons systems
• Experience with design of systems for operation in austere environments
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a government driving permit if required
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree
• 10 years of experience Job Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement