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Sierra Space · 1 month ago

Principal Electrical Engineer - EMI/EMC Lead (Clearance Required)

Centennial, CO (Arapahoe 2) - CO_ARA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

12+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. The Principal Electrical Engineer role involves overseeing the design, development, modification, and evaluation of highly complex electrical components and systems, leading advanced projects, and mentoring less experienced engineers and technicians.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Overseeing the design, development, modification, and evaluation of highly complex electrical components and systems

Leading advanced projects and collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and technicians

Contributing to the development of innovative solutions

Modifying and evaluating existing electrical systems and components to improve performance and efficiency

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical designs meet project requirements and standards

Conducting tests and simulations to validate the performance of electrical systems and components

Documenting design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference

Providing expert technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems and components

Staying updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering and applying new knowledge to ongoing projects

Participating in team meetings and contributing to project planning and progress discussions

Mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced engineers and technicians

Acting as the technical lead for specialized projects and ensuring successful project execution

Qualification

Power systemsControl systemsElectrical systems architectureTroubleshootingElectrical design softwareSimulation softwarePCB designMicrocontrollersC/C++ programmingProject managementMentorshipLeadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +10 yrs experience)

Typically 12+ years of related experience

Mastery in a particular area (e.g., power systems, control systems, EWIS, CD&H, etc)

Expert knowledge of relevant industry standards

Expert knowledge of electrical and avionic systems architectures and their design

Expert in troubleshooting and solving complex problems

Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers

Ability to take task-ownership and lead teams

Ability to work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams

Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation

Knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles

Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions

An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Extensive experience serving as a Responsible Engineer (RE), driving hardware through its lifecycle, including development, qualification, integration & Test, Verification & Validation, and certification

Experience with Electrical Architecture

Proficiency in electrical design software such as Capital, AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, or similar tools

Experience with simulation software like SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Hyperlynx or similar

Expertise in PCB design and layout

Advanced understanding of power electronics and control systems

Extensive experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems

Ability to perform advanced circuit analysis and troubleshooting using tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers

Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python for embedded systems development

Familiarity with CCSDS specifications for spacecraft and ground data flow

Proven experience in project management and the ability to lead large and complex projects

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees