Senior Electrical Engineer

Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer performs a lead role in taking designs from concept to delivery for space and defense products and systems. This position consults with the Principal Electrical Engineer and company leadership to identify electrical engineering resource needs. The primary focus of this position is technical leadership, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts and mentorship of junior engineers, with minimal direct oversight required.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Company Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Performs lead role in the electrical design, development, test, analysis, manufacturing, and execution of multi-disciplinary projects, often on multiple programs simultaneously
Generates robust designs considering ESD, EMI, and other challenging environments
Creates and reviews complete drawing packages of electrical designs for manufacturing, cost, and quality assurance
Leads prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification
Performs required calculations and generates comprehensive circuit analysis reports
Takes a leading role in the management of departmental growth and other electrical tools
Participates in candidate assessments and supports other hiring activities
Supports technical proposals, quick-turn concept design, and presentation efforts
Mentor and resource for more junior engineers and helps conduct performance reviews

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Typically possesses significant experience in aerospace, defense, and/or avionics
Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC
Proven experience in designing robust hardware that has undergone qualification testing
Well versed with circuit simulations tools such as PSPICE and LTSPICE
Advanced experience with testing/troubleshooting techniques
Advanced experience with schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, and circuit board design principles using Altium Designer or similar
Proficient experience developing automated test equipment apparatuses
Experience utilizing serial communication protocols (RS-422, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553, etc.) and developing serial communication Hardware / Software
Familiarity with C/C++/C#, Python, Matlab (Verilog and VHDL are a plus)
Self-motivated, ability to multi-task, work independently on assignments with minimal oversight or direction, quality-oriented and safety conscious
Possesses strong electrical aptitude as well as creativity in solving problems; able to track overall goals while focusing on details
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Itar Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel may be required for this position

Physical Requirements

As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment
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