Electrical Engineer - Senior

Location: Reston, VA, United States

Electrical Engineer - Senior

***This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance or the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. ***

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

 

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Electrical Engineers to provide support to defense analytical requirements.

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

Pay commensurate with experience.

Estimated Starting Salary Range forElectrical Engineer - Senior: $150,000 - $170,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

 

Electrical Engineer - Senior Responsibilities Include: 

• 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, 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
• Key member of the Engineering and Development team
• Collaborate wand implement designs with other project team members
• Understand circuit schematics and electronic component datasheets
• Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration
• Validate design by simulations and tests on a prototype level
• Translate user and customer needs into documented technical specifications
• Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed
• Design test fixtures and documented test processes
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

 

Electrical Engineer - Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Active TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent
• Three years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent
• Three years of experience in electronic systems design
• Experience in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling tools (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)
• Ability to design mechanical concepts, have a pragmatic attitude, and capability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements
• Familiar with Agile engineering process
• Experience in multi-layer PCB design and microelectronic components
• Proven background in embedded C or C derived language development for microcontrollers
• Comprehensive Knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test and documentation 
• Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding
• High/low temperature electronics design
• Precision soldering
• Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics
• Proficient in schematic capture (i.e. Altium) and PCB layout
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings and wire lists
• Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers and scales
• Circuit layout tools: high density PCB layout: test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters
• Testing and troubleshooting software, embedded system using C/C++, PCB layout
• Embedded software development
• Low power design (for battery powered devices)
• Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology
• Electro-mechanical assembly skills
• Use of GITLAB, engineering design and drawings (SolidWorks) MATLAB, or similar engineering tools
• Documentation and technical writing skills

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

 

Company Information:

Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSE, visit cherokee-federal.com.

 

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

 

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Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/SCI clearance. 

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Electrical Engineers to provide support to defense analytical requirements.