Principal Engineer, R&D Job at Baxter (Batesville)

Principal R&D Engineer

Silvus is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer who will report to the Vice President...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

180000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related communication and/or engineering technology field (i.e., wireless communications, signal processing, networking, RF design, etc.)
Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems
5 years of demonstrated experience in technical project leadership (i.e., principal investigator)
Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check

Job Responsibility

Technical management of Research and Development projects and programs
Responsibility for overall system design and requirement specification
Setting and tracking development schedules and tasks
Participating in the hands-on design, simulation, and verification work
Overseeing relevant simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts
Customer-facing engagement and technical material preparation when needed
Reporting to management, as required for strategic planning and assessment
Participate in Research and Development business development and capture efforts
Whitepaper and proposal preparation
Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies

Fulltime

Principal HVDC R&D Expert

You will own R&D for next-gen HVDC systems and circuit breaker technology, valid...

Location

Netherlands , Arnhem / Nijmegen area

Salary:

Not provided

Octagon Professionals

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering with proven experience in HVDC systems and high-voltage switchgear or circuit breakers
Hands-on experience with arc-quenching technologies and a deep understanding of SF6-alternatives for GIS
A strong background in power-system modelling and simulation
Familiarity with European (specifically KEMA/IEC) testing and certification workflows

Job Responsibility

Lead research and development on HVDC system architecture, covering modelling, simulation, control and protection, and system-level analysis
Own R&D for next-generation HVDC systems and circuit breaker technology, from modelling to validated prototypes
Validation and test planning for SF6-free approaches in collaboration with European partners and certification bodies in Arnhem
System-level analysis to support grid-ready designs and productization

R&d electrical engineer - nuclear safety assessment

We are seeking an R&D Electrical Engineer with nuclear weapons experience to ass...

Location

United States , Albuquerque

Salary:

114000.00 - 227500.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings
Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
Expertise in electrical circuit design and analysis: Proficiency in power electronics, micro-electronics, integrated circuits, and analog and digital circuit design applied to safety-critical systems, including RF, optical, or radar sensors
Proficiency in safety-analysis methods: Strong understanding of fault-tree analysis, failure-modes-and-effects analysis, and margin quantification, with a background in reliability engineering or advanced margin-quantification frameworks
Experience with systems engineering: Demonstrated experience in systems engineering for nuclear or high-consequence weapons systems, including familiarity with the SNL nuclear weapon product realization process and nuclear weapon safety standards and related DOE orders
System-of-systems thinking: Experience applying system-of-systems thinking to electrical integration, ensuring end-to-end functionality

Job Responsibility

Independently review detailed technical documents and identify salient issues related to electrical design and testing in the context of nuclear safety
Engage with weapon system, component design, assurance, and other surety organizations, with a focus on electrical components and systems
Maintain awareness of issues related to design, development, production, maintenance, and dismantlement of weapon systems, particularly in the electrical domain
Assess tests, materials, and components for adequacy against requirements, emphasizing electrical testing and analysis
Evaluate procedures, product specifications, and standards for compliance with nuclear safety requirements
Lead independent safety assessments of nuclear weapon systems and components, analyzing responses under thermal, shock, vibration, and EMI/EMC environments, utilizing your expertise in electrical circuit design and analysis
Define problem scope and requirements, develop technical approaches, and apply quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., fault-tree analysis, failure-modes-and-effects analysis, margin quantification)
Design experiments or simulations to evaluate safety-critical subsystems, collaborating with system and test engineers to verify requirements, particularly in electrical testing
Develop analytical frameworks and digital models to support risk-informed decisions leveraging your experience in system-of-systems thinking for electrical integration
Mentor junior engineers in safety-analysis techniques and review their deliverables for technical accuracy

What we offer

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Fulltime