Sierra Nevada Corporation

Electrical Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related role.
  • Experience with EMI/EMC design principles, shielding, grounding, and bonding techniques.
  • Familiarity with military and government EMP/EMI/EMC standards.
  • Strong understanding of electrical system design and validation testing.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design shielding, grounding, bonding, and filtering methods to protect systems from HEMP and EMI.
  • Develop and execute EMI/EMC and HEMP test plans and reports according to military standards.
  • Perform electromagnetic vulnerability and hardness analyses on system designs.
  • Support HEMP simulation testing with setup, data acquisition, and analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders for EMP-hardening integration.
  • Investigate and resolve anomalies in EMI/EMC and hardness during various phases.
  • Prepare technical documentation and compliance reports for audits.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Three weeks paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Electrical Engineer II, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will be responsible for designing and integrating electrical/electronic systems, validating electrical/electronic systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. Responsibilities: • Design and analyze shielding, grounding, bonding, and filtering approaches to protect electrical/electronic systems from HEMP and EMI threats • Develop and execute EMI/EMC and HEMP test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with applicable military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-188-125) • Perform electromagnetic vulnerability and hardness assurance analyses on system and subsystem designs • Support HEMP simulation testing, including test setup, data acquisition, and post-test analysis • Collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, and program stakeholders to integrate EMP-hardening requirements into overall system architecture • Investigate and resolve EMI/EMC and hardness-related anomalies during design, integration, and test phases • Prepare technical documentation, compliance reports, and design justifications for internal reviews and customer/government audits • Stay current on evolving HEMP/EMI standards, threat environments, and industry best practices • Build models and simulations within CST Studio to evaluate anticipated hardness effectiveness Qualifications You Must Have: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. • 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role. • Experience with EMI/EMC design principles, shielding, grounding, and bonding techniques • Familiarity with relevant military and government EMP/EMI/EMC standards • Strong understanding of electrical/electronic system design, integration, and validation testing • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance Qualifications We Prefer: • Direct experience with HEMP hardness assurance/hardness surveillance programs • Experience with EMI/EMC test equipment and simulation tools • Familiarity with aerospace and defense system design and qualification processes • Active U.S. government security clearance Essential Functions: • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods. • Ability to travel as required. • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment. • Precision in designing, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and components. • Ability to analyze complex electrical/electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs. • Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical/electronic issues. • Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management. • Ability to understand technical documents, electrical/electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements. • Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.  This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1980

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