Serco

Experienced Electrical Engineer - Panama City, FL

Serco$92K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI clearance.
  • US Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience; advanced degrees may substitute for experience.
  • At least 3 years in embedded hardware design and product lifecycle development.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools, like Altium Designer or Siemens Xpedition.
  • Strong understanding of digital/analog circuit design and embedded communication protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mixed-signal hardware system design for unmanned systems.
  • Develop detailed schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts using EDA tools.
  • Ensure compliance with signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC standards.
  • Integrate microprocessors into designs and program them using C/C++.
  • Conduct test simulations using tools like LTspice or equivalent.
  • Assemble, test, and bring up hardware prototypes effectively.
  • Document all engineering processes, maintaining specifications and instructions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Robust vacation and sick leave policies with flexible work arrangements.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for continued education.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage options.
  • Access to optional coverages like pet insurance and legal protection services.
  • Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Plan for personal support.
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications

As the Experienced Electrical Engineer working onsite NSWC PCD located in Panama City, Florida, you will be integrated within a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers, and technicians supporting unmanned systems. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance

In this role, you will support:
  • Lead the design of mixed-signal hardware systems including microcontrollers (Arduino, ATmega, PIC, ESP32, etc.), power management systems (AC - DC converters, Transformers, LDOs), and sensor interfaces.
  • Create detailed schematics and perform complex, multi-layer PCB layouts using industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, KiCad, Siemens Xpedition).
  • Ensure strict adherence to best practices for signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance.
  • Implement microprocessors into designs using C/C++.
  • Run test simulations using Spice software (LTspice, Pspice, or equivalent).
  • Assemble, test, and perform initial bring-up of hardware prototypes.
  • Utilize lab equipment such as mixed-signal oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and multimeters to verify system performance against specifications.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive hardware test plans, thermal testing, and reliability testing.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues down to the component level.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, including hardware design specifications, BOMs (Bill of Materials), schematics, and detailed instruction documentation for end users.


To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • An Active or Current Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Clearance.
  • US Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a strictly related discipline.
  • 5 years of similar/related experience.
    • High level education such as a Masters Degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
  • 3 years of professional experience in embedded hardware design and full product lifecycle development.
  • Extensive proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition, or equivalent).
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of both digital and analog circuit design.
  • Experience with common embedded communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232/485, CAN, Ethernet, and USB.
  • Hands-on experience with standard electronics laboratory equipment for debugging and characterization (power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters, and oscilloscopes).
  • Moderate proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems microcontroller programming.
  • Fundamental understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and the ability to incorporate that into designs.
  • Comprehensive understanding of fiber optic system components and how to integrate them into designs.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair fiberoptic systems (multi-mode and single-mode circular mil and SC).
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and a highly methodical approach to root-cause analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document processes and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical groups.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and safe hardware.
  • Ability to work both independently as a self-starter with end-to-end design, and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.


Apply today to discover your place in our world!

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
  • 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan


To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].

About Serco

Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
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Size
50,000 employees
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Founded
1988

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