Advanced Electrical Engineer, Power - APR Consulting : Job Details

Advanced Electrical Engineer, Power

• Location: Manassas, Virginia
• Type: Contract
• Job #83852

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced Electrical Engineer, Power that just opened in Manassas, VA. In this role, you will be a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of technical experience to become an integral member of the engineering team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system. To be considered, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Must have MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-STD-461 design experience. Location: Canonsburg, PA Position: Advanced Electrical Engineer, Power Contract: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct Pay: $65.76/hour Schedule: Onsite CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable with in a reasonable time from hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. As the Mid-Level Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of technical experience to become an integral member of the engineering team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system. Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and design AC-DC and DC-DC power systems and power control
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware
• Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems
• Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions to design hardware and electronics based on commercial and industry components and technologies
• Design cable assemblies
• Develop new electronics in the form of PCB designs and corresponding tests
• Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer
• Generate design and interface documentation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases
• Experience with MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-STD-461 design and qualification
• Experience with design and debug of switch mode DC-DC converters including knowledge of control loop stability analysis
• Experience with design and debug of 3-phase AC-DC conversion including transformer design
• Working knowledge of common communication interfaces such as RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS
• Experience in analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with lab equipment including signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes, power analyzers
• Proficiency in all phases of PCB design, including: creation of high-level functional diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry, and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc.
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• OrCAD Capture experience a plus
• Experience with firmware or microcontrollers a plus
• Experience with VHDL/Verilog a plus

About APR: Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!