Electrical Engineer

Job Title : Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

Location : Lexington, MA

Job Type : W2 Contract

Background :

The Group is focused on the synthesis of dynamic and complex control and autonomous systems, from concept to realization, for a wide variety of prototypes. Prototype applications span various mission areas, such as space control; air, missile and maritime defense; communication and tactical systems; homeland protection; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. The group has expertise in dynamic stabilization and platform control; advanced autonomy; pointing, acquisition, and tracking; guidance; navigation and estimation; robotics; mapping; intra- and inter-system planning (e.g., swarming); demanding real- time embedded software and firmware control; image processing; machine learning; human-machine interaction; space-qualified electronics; and analog and power electronics. Applied research and development projects include space optical payloads, small satellites, airborne laser radars and imaging systems, and autonomous air, ground, and maritime systems. The Group is in need of an experienced Engineer I for development, review, and integration of electronic subsystems for a space-bound application.

Design, development, and technical support utilizing experience in electronic systems hardware development for space-bound systems Participate in defining, describing and implementing program deliverables / functionalities.

Must Have :

Experience with High-Reliability systems (aerospace, medical, nuclear, etc) in each of the following areas are required :

1. Circuit development for power conversion and distribution.

2. Systems interconnect and integration design (including experience specifying system grounding requirements and signal integrity requirements).

3. Experience with EMC requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-461) and developing associated design requirements at the board-level through the system-level.

4. Circuit analysis tools such as SPICE / PSPICE.

5. Familiarity with all types of laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, spectrum analyzers, and frequency counters.

6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

7. The ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Nice to Have :

1. Experience with radiation hardened systems.

2. Familiarity with embedded systems development, including C and / or assembly language programming for hard real-time single-board computer applications.

3. All aspects of implementing electronic circuitry, including design and schematic entry using Mentor Graphics tools, board layout, parts selection, debugging, and documentation.

4. Test planning and execution for components, subsystems, and systems.

5. Active DoD Secret or Top Secret is a plus.

Education & Experience : Bachelor's plus 10 years of relevant work experience.

Work Authorization : US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”