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 minimum GPA of 3.3
  • Internship experience is essential for entry-level candidates
  • Experience programming microcontrollers and interfacing with peripherals
  • Familiarity with common microcontroller communication protocols
  • Solid understanding of electronic components and power supplies
  • Proficient in creating and interpreting schematics and layouts
  • Knowledge of CAD software is preferred
  • Must be a US citizen due to ITAR restrictions

Responsibilities

  • Develop electronic control equipment for thermal control and energy conversion applications
  • Design, layout, fabricate, and test printed circuit boards using Altium
  • Program controllers for a variety of electronic equipment
  • Create complete electronic systems including starting circuits, capacitors, and wire harnesses
  • Design lab test instrumentation for evaluating conceptual designs
  • Utilize LabVIEW, C/C++, LTSPICE, and MATLAB for modeling, verification, and validation

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in innovative and impactful projects
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on team success
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in thermal and energy systems
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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