Electrical Engineer, Sr.

The Sr. Electrical Engineer designs, develops and maintains electrical control systems and components for unmanned aircraft vehicles, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. The role involves performing detailed design, documentation, and testing of electronic and mechanical components, equipment, and subsystems. The engineer coordinates manufacturing and installation activities, troubleshoots complex systems, and works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links. They also provide technical supervision and may lead a small team or project.

Responsibilities

• Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects
• Coordinates manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and design requirements
• Inspects completed installations and observes operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational & safety standards
• Works with avionics, embedded systems and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations, as needed
• Troubleshoots complex systems. Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions. Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Performs design and analysis tasks under general supervision and may be involved in developing budgets, estimating labor, material and construction costs. Demonstrates familiarity with HDL programming, C/C++, PCB design process and UAV subsystems along with associated software
• Assesses root cause to critical issues and contributes to sustainability and reliability of products. Consistent in demonstrating ability to research and re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to issues. Demonstrates full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles within the specific technical discipline
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors. Makes decisions that have direct impact on project costs & schedule. Makes complex design decisions to meet stated requirements
• Provides technical supervision across disciplines and leads a small team or project to accomplish established goals. May supervise the activities of others (Team Lead)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 8 – 12 years of relevant experience
• Proficient with office software, computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one's area of expertise
• Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF), embedded control, FPGA
• Experienced with power electronics, including motors and Battery Technology (lead acid, Nickel metal hybrid & Lithium ion)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Demonstrated familiarity of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB)
• Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties
• Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%)
• Must have a clean driving record

Nice to have

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Flight test or R/C (Remote Control) experience a plus, hands-on experience with tools a plus
• Demonstrates familiarity with Small UAV subsystems and associated software a plus

Benefits

• Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.