The Sensor Power and Analog Design Department (S-PAD) is seeking electronics technicians to build, test, document, and troubleshoot analog and power electronics, assemblies, and systems. The hardware types perform a variety of functions with applications ranging from low power to high voltage and high current. Specific tasks may include hands-on fabrication of prototype hardware, use of electrical test equipment, fabrication tools and schematic capture. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, works independently and committed to developing advanced knowledge and skills related to analog and power electronics. S-PAD is responsible for design engineering including the following areas Power System Design - Power System Noise, System Simulation and Modeling, Solid State Transmitters, Tube Transmitters, High Voltage Design, Power Sources, Generators
Power Conversion - AC/DC, DC/DC and DC/AC, Linear and Switching Supplies, Power Factor Correction (PFC), Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS), Resonant Circuits, Synchronization, Noise Controls
Power Distribution - Ground, Air, Shipboard, and Space, Power Generation, Line Voltage, High Current, Low Voltage, Micro-Power, DC, AC, Multi-Phase Power Control, Fault Reporting, Isolation, Protection Circuits, Redundant Systems
Power Sub-System Design - Filters, Harmonic Control, EMI, Circuit Simulation, Magnetics, Protective Relay Systems, Short Circuit and Stress Analyses
Control Systems – Servo Control Systems, Motor/Power/Process Control, Digital Feedback Systems, Command Generation, Inertial Stabilization, Navigation Algorithms
This position is an on-site role. What you will do: Work closely with engineering teams in a lab environment supporting research and development electrical concepts to actual products. Work may also include supporting legacy products.
Various facets of testing, presenting technical data to engineers for review.
Engage in personal technical growth, and facilitate technical growth in peers
Travel to Marlborough, MA; Tewksbury, MA; Andover, MA; Woburn, MA; and/or Pelham, NH may be required depending on the assignment. Qualifications you must have: Typically requires a B.S. degree or 2 years minimum experience in electronics hardware fabrication, bread boarding, test, troubleshooting and the ability to read technical documentation or an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology and 4 years of relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 6 years minimum of relevant experience is typically required.
Experience in using a variety of power and digital test equipment to verify the performance of electronics such as oscilloscopes, function generators, power sources AC/DC.
Experience with soldering surface mount and through hole electronics, fabricate electrical-mechanical hardware such as test boxes and wire harnesses.
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. Qualifications we prefer: Hands-on experience with high voltage or high current electronics
Knowledge of Mentor Graphics, Creo Schematics, or related schematic capture/board and layout tools
Ability to write detailed test reports
Experience working in engineering and manufacturing environments
Experience troubleshooting/servicing field equipment
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience in a DoD environment
Experience working as part of a larger team