Belcan

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Belcan$136K — $180K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering degree with electrical emphasis required.
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience with various aircraft types including single-engine, multi-engine, jets, helicopters, UAVs, and UAS.
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience with LED RGB lighting systems, including design and troubleshooting expertise.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • A Master's degree is preferred; a PhD without experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead diverse electrical engineering projects with limited supervision.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers and professionals.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and automation efforts.
  • Utilize engineering software for system design and testing.
  • Prepare technical drawings and specifications for client projects.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and stakeholders on technical solutions.
  • Conduct field surveys to troubleshoot power system issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing aerospace engineering team.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field.
  • Engagement in innovative electrical systems development and implementation.
  • Support for professional growth through mentoring and leadership roles.
  • Involvement in complex projects which enhance technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer
Pay Rate: $136k - $180k
Location: Plano, TX
Zip Code: 75074
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #PlanoJobs #ElectricalEngineerJobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
An experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Aerospace team you will the opportunity to design circuits, create schematics, select components, and develop PCB layouts for advanced aircraft lighting systems. The engineer will also be responsible for board bring-up, evaluation, testing, and troubleshooting at both the board and system levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Define requirements and publish specification documents
Create block diagrams and develop schematics
Adhere to design and release processes
Assist in component selection and provide design rules for PCB layout
Design analog and digital circuits, including switching DC/DC power supplies and constant current regulators
Develop microcontroller-based system controllers and HMIs
Incorporate EMI/EMC design considerations
Review PCB layouts
Develop and execute PCB bring-up and test plans
Perform troubleshooting and failure analysis down to the component level
Work with suppliers on component details, PCB fabrication, and assembly
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, optical, and test engineers)
Manage obsolete parts and identify alternate components
Communicate technical design decisions clearly
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Aircraft LED Lighting System Design (strongly preferred)
PWA / Board Design experience, specifically with LEDs or LED drivers (strongly preferred)
Automotive LED lighting experience will also be considered
Working knowledge of RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and ARP 4754 (required)
Strong analog and digital circuit design skills
Experience with microcontroller and digital design
Power supply sequencing knowledge
PCB layout review capability
Working knowledge of Ethernet, USB, CAN, I²C, and SPI standards
Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis skills
Simulations in LTSpice (preferred)
Familiarity with Altium for schematic capture and board layout (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good design documentation practices

Education & Experience:

BSEE degree required (MSEE preferred)
8+ years of electrical engineering and circuit design experience required

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided.

About Belcan

Belcan, LLC is a global supplier of engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting and information technology services to customers in the aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial and government sectors. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Belcan has over 10,000 employees in 50 locations around the world.
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