Electrical Research & Development Engineer

Mainstream Engineering

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in electrical engineering required with a GPA of 3.3 or higher
  • Internship experience required for entry-level candidates
  • Prior technician experience is a plus
  • Experience programming microcontrollers and interfacing peripherals
  • Familiarity with common microcontroller communication protocols
  • Knowledge of electronic components and power supplies
  • Proficient in schematics and layout design

Responsibilities

  • Develop electronic control equipment for thermal control and energy conversion
  • Design and layout printed circuit boards using Altium
  • Fabricate and test PCBs and program controllers for various equipment
  • Create designs for all electronics, from PCB to mechanical components
  • Design lab test instrumentation for concept evaluation
  • Utilize Labview, C/C++, LTSPICE, and MATLAB for modeling and validation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in thermal control and energy conversion
  • Collaborative environment promoting innovative engineering solutions
  • Potential for hands-on experience with diverse electronic components
  • Exposure to government projects requiring adherence to strict ITAR regulations
  • Professional development opportunities through project involvement and team collaboration
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Due to continued growth, we are seeking talented Electrical Research & Development Engineers. This position plays a critical role in developing electronics products related to thermal control and energy conversion. Successful candidates will provide innovative engineering in the design and layout of PCBs, programming of microcontrollers, and design/implementation of analog circuitry and testing.

Specific Duties and Competencies:
  • Develop electronic control equipment for thermal control and energy conversion equipment.
  • Design, layout (Altium), fabricate, and test printed circuit boards and program controllers for a wide array of equipment.
  • Develop all electronics from the PCB to the mechanical equipment (starting circuits, capacitors, wire harnesses, etc.)
  • Design lab test instrumentation for concept evaluation
  • Use tools such as Labview, C/C++, LTSPICE, and MATLAB to aid in modeling, verification and validation

Position Requirements
  • BS in electrical engineering required with a minimum GPA of 3.3
  • Internship experience required for entry level candidates
  • Prior experience as a technician is a plus
  • Experience programming various microcontrollers and interfacing to peripherals
  • Experience with common microcontroller communication protocols
  • Knowledge of electronic components and power supplies including how to vet them for various applications
  • Proficient in schematics and layouts
  • Knowledge of CAD software desired
  • United States Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions

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