What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer (Electro-Mechanical Design) - Senior position at QinetiQ?
Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
Far Ridgeline Engagements (a QinetiQ US company) is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electro-mechanical design to join our team supporting a US Government client in Reston, VA.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven, multi-functional team of engineers and data scientists laser focused on delivering advanced technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements
- Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications
- Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter
- Electronics design from schematic capture and PCB layout, to test planning and implementation
- Test and troubleshoot prototypes and provide customer technical support
- Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing
- Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power, and cost
- Support and maintain existing products
- Collaborate and implement designs with other project team members
- Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration
- Validate design by simulations and tests at a prototype level
- Translate user and customer needs into documented technical requirements and specifications
- Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed
- Design and document test fixtures and test processes
- Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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