Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 1
The Huntsville Advanced Design and Prototype Solutions team is seeking an entry level electrical engineer. The team is responsible for Electrical / Electronic Hardware, Test Equipment, Avionics, Power Systems and Wire Harness Design. The engineer assists in development of electronic architecture and detailed specifications for various electronic products. Assists in development of detailed designs consistent with requirements and specifications. Typical duties and responsibilities for this position are in the areas of Embedded Processors engineering, Circuit design, Schematic capture / board layout and C++ programming. Conducts various methods of testing and analysis to support design. Gathers data for technical performance measures. Assists in providing engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product. Assists with trade studies and literature research to support future product designs. Works under close supervision.
Competencies
General• Collaboration
Makes an effort to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow work group members; establishes and maintains productive working relationships by involving other work group members as appropriate and thanking them for their assistance. Places higher priority on work group goals rather than on own goals; offers to help other employees when they need assistance.
• Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.
• Decision Making
Generally recognizes routine issues, problems, or opportunities in own work area and determines whether action is needed; generally identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; tries to integrate information from different sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; generally creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; develops an understanding of decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; generally implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; gains experience in including fellow work group members in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, makes appropriate decisions, and ensures buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
• Systems Thinking
Gains understanding of job tasks and processes and how they contribute to meeting work group objective(s). Identifies non-value-adding tasks and alerts more experienced employees for possible improvements. Participates in changes to job/role structures and processes as directed by supervisor.
Technical• Circuit Design Tools
Basic knowledge of circuit design tools (e.g., Spice, Mentor Graphics, Hardware Description Language [HDL]).
• Circuit Design
Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit design and packaging techniques.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have Schematic capture and circuit board layout experience?
Do you have experience in C++ programming?
Do you currently reside in the Huntsville, Alabama area or are you willing to relocate yourself to the Huntsville, Alabama area? There are no relocation benefits with this position.
Do you currently, or will you by May 31, 2012, meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
This position requires the ability to obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required. Preferred: Knowledge of Freescale family of microprocessors, Circuit design, Analysis and Test.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Phantom Works
- Program Adv Network And Space Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/28/2012
