DCS Corp

Electrical Engineer, Journeyman

DCS Corp • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to sensitive project work.
  • High School Diploma plus 15 years of related experience or BA/BS plus 10 years, with specific DoD experience required.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance needed for access to classified information.
  • Familiar with MIL-STD standards for power and EMI/EMC compliance.
  • Proficient in reading/modifying schematics and using E-CAD tools.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and deploying military airborne stores and equipment.
  • Engage in lab, ground, and flight testing for hardware validation.
  • Document and communicate electrical hardware solutions with cross-functional teams.
  • Utilize modeling tools like Creo Schematics and Creo Parametric for product development.
  • Contribute to research and investments for innovation and technological advancement.
  • Explain technical solutions and procedures within the organization.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge military technology projects.
  • Potential for professional growth in advanced engineering disciplines.
  • Hands-on experience with both airborne and ground systems.
  • Access to high-level security clearance which enhances career prospects.
Full Job Description
Electrical Engineer, Journeyman DCS Corp | Dayton As a Journeyman Electrical Engineer, you'll join the cross-functional team turning Phalanx Griffon (PG) from digital design into flight-ready hardware for Major Release 2 (FY 25-27). You'll focus on power distribution, wiring harnesses, interface-control documentation, and EMI/EMC compliance for the Nomad open-architecture chassis-supporting lab builds, environmental tests, and aircraft installation. Essential Job Functions: - Assist with the design, develop and deploy military R&D airborne stores and equipment - Participate in laboratory, ground and flight testing to validate electrical hardware - Document and communicate proposed electrical hardware solutions with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast paced highly technical environment - Use modeling tools for hardware products and systems (Creo Schematics, Creo Parametric) - Contribute to investments and research that fuel innovation and technological advancements - Explain technical solutions, practices and procedures to others within the organization Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. A High School Diploma plus 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 5 of which must be in the DoD or a BA/BS plus 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD. Active TS/SCI clearance. Familiarity with MIL-STD-704/1275 power, MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC, and aerospace wiring best practices (38999/26482, AS50881). Experience reading/modifying schematics and using E-CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar). Comfortable with lab instrumentation and fault isolation techniques. Desired Skills: - Experience in electrical subsystems for airborne platforms (manned and unmanned), ground stations, ISR pods - Experience in design and evaluation of radio voice and data systems, tactical line of sight and SATCOM - Experience in DoD information security devices (e.g data diodes, cryptographic equipment, and cross-domain solutions) - Experience in product lifecycle process to include identifying/mitigating risks, bench and SIL testing, and product deployment and maintenance - Previous Flight-line experience - Setting up hardware for testing (discrete and analog signals, RS-232, USB, Ethernet, Fiber) • Experience with using electrical measurement tools for troubleshooting and fault isolation, such as: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, signal analyzers, and signal generators - Troubleshooting and fault isolation skills (e.g. ohmmeters, network testers oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF analyzers)

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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1,200 employees
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Founded
1977

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