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The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the electrical design of simulated training devices. This includes AC and DC power distribution design, I/O distribution design and interfacing various avionics and trainer equipment through MIL-1553, ARINC-429, Ethernet, and other communication protocols. It requires the ability to read vehicle schematics. The Electrical Engineer provides the specification of hardware, works closely with vendors and suppliers, and creates and presents their design to both internal and external customers.
Job Responsibility
Work closely with Systems and Mechanical Engineering
Gather a comprehensive view for the design and development of new training systems in accordance with Government/Industry standards and Customer specifications
Use the collected information and electrical engineering background to produce electrical designs and details that are manufacturable, ergonomic, reliable, and maintainable. This includes the design of wire lists, cable drawings, system drawings, and top-level assemblies/installations
Work with and mentor electrical engineers of multiple levels to develop comprehensive and cohesive electrical designs. Typical systems are A/C and D/C power distribution, grounding, I/O distribution, networking, KVM, Emergency Power Off, Overheat, and Audio
Ensures specification of hardware by working closely with vendors and suppliers for successful technology solutions
Communicate effectively and work closely with the Computer Aided Design team to generate wire lists, cable drawings, system drawings, and top-level assemblies/installations
Support customer meetings including requirement reviews, design reviews, and acceptance testing. Creation of electrical material and presentation of the material is required
Provides support to manufacturing in the form of resolving design and documentation issues during production phases, and documenting changes by creating engineering change documents
Support customer events such as configuration audits and maintenance training
Requirements
Working knowledge of hardware and electrical system design and test processes
Working knowledge of A/C and D/C power distribution, grounding, I/O distribution, networking, KVM, Emergency Power Off, Overheat, and Audio electrical designs
Previous experience working with government customers with preferred experience presenting and/or supporting requirements reviews, design reviews, and acceptance testing
Proficiency in common business software (Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio)
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Equivalent experience to education and three years’ experience related to aircraft or flight simulation (Mid-Level)
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required
Must be able and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally
Must be able to work in small, confined spaces (simulator cockpits)
Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of standing, walking, bending carrying papers and books, and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals
Must be able to travel via car and airplane
Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
Nice to have
Knowledge and experience with simulators or simulator industry a strong plus
Knowledge and proficiency with AutoCAD software desired