Electrical Engineer - Mid-Level (Contingent) - Kratos Defense

Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services is currently seeking resumes for a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer.The candidate will be responsible for taking on portions of a system design. This involves establishing technical requirements based on stated functional objectives for the product. The candidate will analyze the requirements and establish a design path to meet them. The candidate will perform the detailed design work necessary to produce a fully functional prototype. The candidate will develop test plans to demonstrate performance meeting the technical requirements established. The candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in their role as a team member. Duties will include:

Work with cross-functional team to support UAS and directed energy programs
Conducts studies, technical assessments, and architectural level analysis of systems to determine system electrical performance and effectiveness.
Electrical system design, layout, integration and test
Support system demonstrations and deployments as required
Write acceptance test plans and reports

Keyword: UAS design, Integration and Testing, Embedded Systems, Power Systems, PCB Design, High Energy Lasers, High powered Microwave, Directed Energy
Required Experience:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Power system design and power calculations for AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC converter, High-voltage AC & DC systems.
Competency with electronics benchtop prototyping, test, and analysis.
Proficiency with benchtop test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, spectrum analyzer).
Experience with integration and testing of complex systems.
System level analysis and testing, and analysis of various electrical systems.
Development of engineering requirements, test plans, and reports.
Knowledge of mitigation techniques for electro-magnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility.
Knowledge of cable design and design for EMI mitigation.
Electrical hardware design and printed circuit board layout experience using Altium or similar ECAD tools.
Embedded Systems design with common microcontrollers - Sensor interface and integration.
Familiarity with software languages, specifically Python, C/C++ and familiarity with Linux OS.
Testing and Integrating hardware and software.
Involved in the specification and selection of electronic components
Data Acquisition knowledge
Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience with directed energy weapons systems
Experience with design of systems for operation in austere environments
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a government driving permit if required
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree
• 10 years of experience

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From: Kratos Defense