Electrical Engineer/ASIC Engineer at Vaco, LLC

Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer II works under supervision and uses established procedures to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing the mechanical aspects of products for use in the Aerospace or Electronics marketplace
The Electrical Engineer II works on new product designs, modernization, and upgrades, as well as performs extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements
The Engineer II also uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform daily assignments, applying principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems

Essential Functions:Work effectively with all functional groups to achieve product performance and cost targets
Build quality and manufacturability into the design
Define/understand/comply with
company and regulatory guidelines to assure a safe operating environment.
Support continuous process improvement activities including Kaizen, 5S practices to ensure an organized and efficient working environment, and personal development.
Demonstrate proficiency with verbal and written English for technical reports, presentations, analyses, or other communications at the appropriate level throughout the organization

Understand, decompose, and define product and process requirements to support product
development, sustaining and R&D.
Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project schedules and budgets.
Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Produce thorough and accurate design and development work of suitable complexity that meets all customer
specifications and company requirements for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and
reliability.
Utilize proficient problem solving processes, documentation, tools and analyses to quickly and effectively identify root cause and corrective actions to technical challenges and/or issue in support of product development and product sustaining assignments
Generate and review product development documentation including proposals, technical reports, procedures, correspondence, etc
necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements.
Self-directed and motivated while working and communicating effectively within a team environment that consists of several engineering, operations, quality, and business disciplines.
Provide support of IPT activities in collaboration with other technical, operations, quality, and business disciplines

Produce thorough and accurate design and development work of suitable complexity that meets all customer specifications and company requirements for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability
Analyze design requirements and objectives, define optimum design criteria and approach, and design system or component elements
Initiate functional, acceptance, qualification, or development testing on new or modified designs
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:Experience: 3 years of relevant work experience
Education/Certification: BA or BS Degree in an engineering discipline
Masters or PhD preferred.
Knowledge:Analog Circuit Design
Digital Circuit Design
Micro-Electronics Design
High Power Circuit Design
VHDL Design and VHDL Test Bench Design
ASIC Design
Hardware/Software Integration Experience
Magnetics Design
Experience with various switching power supply topologies
Microprocessor Core Design
DO-254 Development Processes
Familiar with DO-160 Requirements
Design for EMC and Lightning
Analysis and Modeling

Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information
Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered
As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions:Standard office environment
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesRequires work with small to medium size hand and power tools
Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars

May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
Workspace: cubicle/desk/lab

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal


By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.