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Collins Aerospace · 12 hours ago

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - VLF/RF (Onsite)

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in Richardson, TX. The role involves leading the design and development of electronic solutions, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring compliance with various standards.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Researches, develops, design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, ensuing work is completed on time and established quality and budgets are achieved

Prepares engineering drawings or specifications to construct, relocate, or install equipment, facilities, products, or systems

Prepares documentation including confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, information on product development, introduction schedules, product costs, and performance weaknesses to track progress and analyze performance

Performs engineering work and applied research, development, and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met

Produces products according to specifications, using the most cost effective and efficient means

Analyzes and evaluates new or improved electronic components

Includes power generation, transmission and distribution, high-voltage wire communication systems and servomechanisms

Includes circuit theory, computer design and development, instrumentation, radio communications, semiconductor devices, solid state devices, and video systems

Mentor product leaders and engineers in design and development practices at both hardware and systems-levels

Some domestic travel may be required

Qualification

VLF/MF RF hardware designAnalog circuit designMentoring engineersMixed signal designEMI/EMC standardsDoD security clearancePCB designFPGA designXpedition EnterpriseCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

Experience with VLF to MF (3 kHz to 3 MHz) RF hardware design. One or more of the following: RF Power Amplifiers, Transceivers, or Antenna design at the board or module sub-system design

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S citizens are eligible for a security clearance

The ability to train and mentor early-career engineers

Good communication skills and the ability to tailor to audience at all levels

Preferred

Active DoD security clearance

Experience with new architecture development

Experience with pre-CAD circuit design, including schematic capture, power, FPGA resource utilization, background knowledge of PWB stacks ups

Experience in industry design tools, i.e. Xpedition Enterprise, Cadence Allegro, etc

Experience with mixed signal design. One or more of the following: SoC/FPGAs, A/D Converters, Digital Down Converters, D/A Converters, Digital Waveform Generators, Mixed Signal CCAs, Mixed Signal Modules and Subsystems

Experience with RF hardware design. One or more of the following: RF Power Amplifiers, Transceivers, or Antenna design at the board or module sub-system design

Ability to communicate with vendors requirements and specifications to facilitate the quote and design of new hardware

Electronics design with recent experience in 3U VPX (VITA 67) and/or SOSA hardware, including understanding backplane topologies, slot and module profiles of 3U VPX card sets

5+ years' experience developing products and systems

Experience in designing RF board and module-level subsystems

TEMPEST design experience

Experience with VLF/LF transmitter and receiver design

Working knowledge of EMI/EMC standards for military applications

Experience designing for Military Aircraft applications

Experience using ALM tools including Jira and Confluence

Experience working with industry standard toolsets for requirement capture and task management (e.g. DOORs, Microsoft Project)

Experience in developing test procedures and test fixtures

Ability to read, create and review engineering drawings including schematics, assembly drawings and parts lists

Experience interfacing to digital circuitry with high-speed A/D and D/A conversion

Experience with implementation of high-speed backplanes

Experience with Siemens Xpedition tool suite

Proven analytical skills using in circuit simulation (Matlab, ADS, SPICE, HFSS)

Experience with CAM (Cost Account Management) duties

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!