Senior Principal Electrical Digital Engineer
Posted on: 18 Jan 2021
Severn, MD
Job Description
Description
you have a passion for designing complex space-based geospatial intelligence systems? What about Radar systems, Software Defined Radios or ISR special projects? Want to lead technical teams sound interesting? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you! We recently created a role for a lead electrical/digital hardware engineer to work in our Engineering Development and Special Projects (EDSP) group supporting our space payload projects.
SPD is a rapidly growing business within the Rapid Solutions sector of Jacobs. This division is a small subset (<100) of the company comprised of engineers of various disciplines organized into product development teams. The small company atmosphere provides the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your engineering skills on the most challenging problems while also expanding your abilities and advancing your career.
You will...
* Lead technical teams designing space payloads and scalable communication systems.
* Design circuits at the schematic level.
* Select circuit components based on given requirements.
* Utilize development boards and/or breadboards to prove out circuit designs.
* Work with mechanical engineers to develop mechanical aspects of products.
* Oversee and inspect board layouts.
* Test circuit boards to prove they function as expected, debug as required.
* Assist in the development of production-level tests.
* Support transition to production.
* Perform failure analysis on problem areas.
* Document results of testing and failure analysis.
* Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, roduct designs, schedules, or potential problems.
* Assist in creating cost estimates for related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 11+ years experience or Masters Degree and 9+ years experience.
* Ability to design circuits at the schematic level.
* Ability to read and understand datasheets for integrated circuits.
* Good knowledge of electronic components and test equipment.
Preferred:
* Experience leading technical teams.
* Experience designing space-qualified payloads.
* Understanding of BOM and product configuration practices.
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
* Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
* Effective time management and prioritization skills.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
* Works well as a part of a team.
* Basic skills in Microsoft Office software products. - Good problem solving skills
* Ability to write software and/or firmware.
* Experience in micro-controller and/or FPGA based designs.
* Experience with Altium Designer or similar schematic/layout tools.
* Experience with low power tracking and/or communications products.
Jacobs Engineering
Dallas, TX
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. provides technical, professional, and construction services. The company’s Aerospace, Technology, Environmental and Nuclear segment offers scientific, engineering, construction, nuclear, environmental, and technical support services to the aerospace, defense, technical, and automotive industries. Its Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities segment develops/rehabilitates plans for highways, bridges, transit, tunnels, airports, railroads, intermodal facilities, and maritime or port projects; develops or rehabilitates critical water resource systems, water/wastewater conveyance systems, and flood defense projects; and provides engineering design, construction management, design build, and operations and maintenance.
This segment also designs and constructs buildings; offers consulting, engineering, procurement, construction management, and delivery services for life sciences clients; and provides services relating to modular construction and other consulting and strategic planning services, as well as offers services in containment, barrier technology, locally controlled environments, building systems automation, off-the-site design, and fabrication of facility modules.
The company’s Energy, Chemicals and Resources segment offers services relating to onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities, processing facilities, gathering systems, and transmission pipelines and terminals; feasibility/economic studies, technology evaluation, conceptual engineering, front end loading, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and commissioning services; and engineering, procurement, and construction solutions.
This segment also provides services, such as manufacturing complex, expansions, modifications, and management of plant relocations; construction management and field construction services; and services to operate and maintain facilities. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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IndustryConstruction
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No. of Employees74, 400
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