Electrical Engineer I - REF2474W - Elbit Systems of America

Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

This position is for an electronics Design Engineer who will work in the Electrical Engineering group, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of electronic design, power supply design, analog circuitry, embedded systems, etc.

Responsibilities will include the layout of new or existing PWB/PCB designs, debug and testing of new designs, component design, starting from the product concept to breadboard proof of circuitry, to prototypes and release to production.

Work includes preparation of project proposals; circuit design and analysis; PC board layout concept & requirements; mechanical design supervision and concept formulation; stress and reliability analysis of circuitry; component specification, de-rating and selection; cost analysis; and preparation of product documentation.

The individual will be responsible for the design of new products and the upgrading of existing products to reduce cost, add features, improve performance & reliability, and to incorporate embedded technology in those designs. Experience with SPICE and design software (Cadence, Mentor Graphics or Altium), circuit miniaturization, and high voltage technology are highly preferred. 

This position requires strong communications skills (verbal and written), that are carried out in a timely manner, and that may include daily interaction with engineers at other Elbit locations. The candidate may be required to prepare and maintain project schedules, and to support the activities of electronics technicians and interns. The individual will be expected to work in a hands-on manner and working as a team or individual contributor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop electronic controls for the next generation Elbit America products
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts in compliance with the specifications (Cadence, Mentor Graphics and/or Altium)
• Develop and maintain the electronics project schedule, evaluation/test plan, electronics build plan, and Electronics Parts tracker including cost data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the Lean development process
• Develop and maintain comprehensive hardware requirement specifications for the controls
• Use Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodology to prove and implement the new designs
• Complete reliability qualification & growth testing on the controls
• Verify design robustness by completing EMI product level testing
• Complete certification of the controls in collaboration with a third party agency, as necessary
• Coordinate control fabrication and qualification with the selected contract manufacturer
• Own the development of all project documentation, including specifications and drawings

• BS Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Experience with any of the following: high voltage design, low power, ultra-dense, electronic packaging, miniature electronic devices, magnetics, EMI filtering, power supply control theory, manufacturing of power supply and/or high voltage circuits
• Experience with Failure Analysis of electronic circuits.
• Experience with digital electronics, DSPs, PGAs, FPGAs, PICs and Microcontollers/Microprocessors (STM32 and MSP430 in particular)
• Experience with closed loop feedback systems
• Effectively communicate design and engineering requirements
• Able to work as part of a cross functional team
• Capability to develop and conduct electrical tests to include troubleshooting
• MS Office skills; Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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