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Protingent · 1 week ago

Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Roseville, CA

Contract

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$70/hr - $100/hr

11+ years exp

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Engineer to develop subsystem and system-level test plans, lead various testing activities, and support flight test planning and execution.

Recruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Laura Duarte

Responsibilities

Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports

Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), avionics, subsystem and aircraft-level testing

Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands-on testing

Working in conjunction with Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements

Supporting flight test planning, aircraft preparation, and test execution at government test ranges

Developing system architectures for new and existing systems

Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture

Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation and performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work

Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringUAV SystemsTest PlanningDefense Industry ExperienceIntegration & Test ExperienceTesting Best PracticesAnalytical AbilitiesCommunication SkillsTechnical Leadership

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline

11-20 years of industry experience

Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment

Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities

Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must

Hands-on integration & test experience with aircraft systems and/or subsystems is a must

Demonstrated testing best practices including but not limited to managing test configurations, adhering to safety and training procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis