Principal Electrical Engineer, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)

Paragon Cyber Solutions

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  • Over 10 years of experience in electronics hardware and software design.
  • Strong background in digital and analog hardware design at the system level.
  • Deep understanding of DC and AC measurement techniques in ATE environments.
  • Extensive knowledge of ATE architecture and debugging skills.
  • Proven PCB design experience with a focus on maximizing signal integrity.
  • Experience with National Instruments PXI/PXIe hardware and LabView is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.
  • Design and develop new ATE systems and VLS test equipment.
  • Oversee control software development, ensuring product reliability.
  • Support engineering efforts for installation, checkout, and troubleshooting of systems.
  • Conduct training and indoctrination for technicians and operators.
  • Prepare detailed schematics and specifications for electronic units.
  • Supervise prototype and production system fabrication and assembly.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
  • Retirement Plan (401K with employer matching).
  • Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 Paid Public Holidays.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Commitment to a Healthy Work-Life Balance.
  • Opportunities for Training & Development.
Full Job Description
Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Vertical Launch System (VLS) Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Engineering Branch at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). The position will consist of serving as a member of the Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Team and providing test equipment and simulator design and development for the MK41 and MK57 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Programs. Test equipment efforts include the design, programming, building, testing, delivery, maintenance, documentation, and training.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Travel Required: Yes (Ability to travel up to 25%)

Requirements

Essential Functions
  • Mentor and coach both government and contractor junior engineers and technicians.
  • Design new ATE systems and assorted other VLS test equipment.
  • Provide oversight to control software used in the new system designs. This entails either designing the software and/or working closely with a software engineer to ensure a robust and error free product.
  • Provide engineering support for: acceptance; installation and checkout; troubleshooting and repair of prototype and production test systems.
  • Provide engineering support to conduct test system indoctrination, maintenance, and technician and operator training.
  • Provide appropriate schematics, diagrams and write specifications to clarify design details of prototype/experimental electronics units.
  • Supervise the fabrication and assembly of prototype and production electrical and electronic systems.
  • Redline technical data packages (manuals, procedures, drawings, etc.) to reflect changes and errors in design or implementation.
  • Provide engineering support for All-Up Round (AUR) Built-In-Test (BIT) systems and other launcher and canister test equipment. This support includes but is not limited to test set layout; hardware and test set configurations; test set to AUR interface support; installation and checkout.


Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM
  • 10 + years of experience in electronics hardware and software design
  • Solid electronics background and experience in digital and analog hardware design at the system level.
  • In depth knowledge of DC and AC measurement techniques in a bench and ATE environment.
  • In depth understanding of ATE architecture.
  • Excellent electronics debugging skills are required.
  • PCB design experience required encompassing the proper application of design rules to maximize signal integrity and optimize low noise power distribution.
  • Experience working with National Instruments PXI and PXIe hardware and LabView software is a plus.
  • Fluency in system programming languages such as C++, C#, Visual Basic, etc.
  • FPGA programming experience utilizing Verilog and/or VHDL hardware design languages is a plus.


Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Valid driver's license for possible CONUS travel.
  • Current U.S. passport for possible OCONUS travel.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
  • Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
  • Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability.
  • Healthy Work-Life Balance.
  • Training & Development.


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