Electrical Engineer - Embedded Hardware - The AEgis Technologies Group

Applied Technology Associates (ATA), a BlueHalo company, is seeking a successful and driven Electrical Engineer that is experienced in embedded hardware and mixed signal electrical design.  Working as a team-member of the Embedded Systems Group the Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, simulation, manufacture/procurement, testing, and integration of electronic PCB assemblies, cabling, and electrical systems all while working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Essential Functions:

The Embedded Hardware Electrical Engineer’s duties will include:

• Circuit design & simulation
• Schematic capture & Printed circuit board design
• Electrical circuit test and troubleshooting
• Cable and wiring harness design
• Electrical system design, assembly, integration, and test support
• Embedded system architecture and design
• Support Documentation and Test Procedures

Core Competencies:

• Schematic & PCB capture software - Altium Designer strongly preferred.
• Printed circuit board layout with 8-20 layers and controlled impedances.
• Experience with mixed signal circuit card design and simulation, including devices such amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, digital functions, microprocessors, and point-of-load regulators.
• Understanding of common communications interfaces, including RS232, RS422, RS485, SPI, I2C, LVDS, and Ethernet.
• Experience using common electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal analyzers, and function generators.

Desired Competencies:

• Experience with high-speed circuit design, simulation, and layout.
• Experience with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) or System-on-Chip (SoC) devices.
• Experience with programming languages including C, C++, VHDL, and MATLAB scripting.
• Use of Microsoft Visio for creating cable and wiring drawings.
• Wiring and cabling of integrated systems.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment and in a laboratory environment. Occasional work inside a cleanroom environment may also be required. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and other equipment as needed.

Travel:

Travel may occasionally be required to support project needs, both locally during the day and out-of-area overnight.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year university with at least 3-5 years of experience with embedded electronics design, integration, and testing.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year university with at least 7-10 years of experience with embedded electronics design, integration, and testing.

Must be a US Citizen.

Have an active security clearance.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ATA is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer. 

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Applied Technology Associates (ATA), a BlueHalo company, is an advanced technology and engineering services company specializing in solutions and services for laser communications, acquisition, tracking, and pointing, space situational awareness, advanced radio frequency (RF) systems, and small satellite applications. ATA personnel have designed, developed, integrated, delivered, and field-tested systems for space, flight, maritime, and ground-based applications. ATA also has offices in Huntsville, Alabama, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Chantilly, Virginia.