Elbit Systems of America · 50 minutes ago
FPGA Design- Senior Electrical Engineer
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and support services in the defense and security sectors. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to research, design, develop, and test electronic equipment and systems, while collaborating in a dynamic team environment.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out specific project responsibilities as part of larger program objectives involved in the design and development of products, equipment, or processes
May design, lay out items
Consults with higher level engineering personnel to resolve more complex design alternatives
Utilize electronic design tools such as schematic capture
Review and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) objectives
Develop specifications, schematics, assembly drawings, bill of materials, against which designs can be produced
Prepares sub-system performance specifications
Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives
Determine design feasibility and ensure that product designs are competitive
Provide directions to others who determine appropriate materials and processes for specific component applications
Lead or conduct experiments to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes. execute test and troubleshooting activity
Evaluate engineering prototypes and translate experimental results into design criteria
Conduct computer simulations to analyze, test or design products
Develop task inputs to engineering project plans and maintain liaison with other departments of the organization
Respond to customer engineering queries and advise others on engineering information relevant to the organization's product capabilities
Provide technical presentation support and consultation for marketing
Represent engineering unit in customer or field force contacts, troubleshoots customer application problems
Utilize project planning and monitoring methods to ensure timely completion
Assume responsibility for successful completion (Schedule, Performance, Cost) of systems and sub-systems
Perform preliminary engineering necessary to confirm plans and programs
Assist in assuring the technical soundness of engineering programs
Support the manufacturing process in resolving design problems
Collaborate with purchasing in obtaining quotations or bids and recommend selection of vendors
Prepare engineering specifications for major purchases
Prepare reports of field tests, startups or installations as required and write technical instructions
On a project or on-going basis, supervise the work of other engineering personnel
Contribute to process improvements
Develop the total cost of ownership models for a complete system, based upon predicted reliability, operational usage and environmental factors
Recommend to Management to select appropriate and cost-efficient vendors
Contribute to the development and improvement of packaging techniques to meet quality, function and cost standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the industry (defense/government contractor experience preferred but not required)
Experience with one of the following: Mentor Graphics, Cadence, and/or Altium
Ability to travel 10%
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Required experience in one or more of the following areas: High speed digital design – FPGA and Microprocessors
Required experience in one or more of the following areas: Small low power electronics used in battery powered equipment
Required experience in one or more of the following areas: Understanding of principles of power management and low voltage power distribution
Required experience in one or more of the following areas: Experience in working with limited size, power and weight optimization based on requested capabilities and power consumption requirements
Required experience in one or more of the following areas: Analog/mixed signal design
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Experience with one or more SI/PI PCB analysis tools such as: Mentor Graphics and PC layout tools for the Expedition workflow
LT SPICE experience
Experience in digital interfaces (I2C, USB, MIPI, SPI, DisplayPort), visible light and IR cameras and sensors, and other electro-optical devices strongly desired
Experience with DoD/MIL specifications, standards, and processes
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Company
Elbit Systems of America
Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.
Funding
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