Electrical Engineering Design Engineer at SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6

Location: Dahlgren, Virginia, USA (On-site)
Telework: None
Clearance: Secret (US Citizenship Required)
Experience: Mid-Level
Number of Openings: 1
Funding Status: Funded
Salary Range: $90,000 - $155,000 (Please see below for more info on salary)

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support a government/contractor team on-site at Dahlgren Naval base in Dahlgren, VA

Responsibilities:

• Provide journeyman level Electrical Engineering support to a complex and fast moving DoD program with real world impacts
• Will interface with other co-workers in a cross-functional team structure to translate end-user requirements into functional designs
• Will own the design process for one or more assigned projects and interface with vendors on specifications for printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly of designs
• Will apply knowledge and experience (5+ years) in Electrical Engineering processes, design, development, and testing
• Will apply knowledge and experience as a hardware developer in a DoD/SOF/FLE related organization

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer

• 2 years experience with PCB layout software (Altium or equivalent)

• 2 years experience with analog and digital circuit design as well as PCB layout and analysis

• Demonstrated ability to plan and design project work to meet project objectives and requirements

• Demonstrated experience utilizing industry standard Computer Aided Design (CAD) products for
  documenting system designs such as Altium, Agilent ADS, LT Spice, MATLAB, LabVIEW, CST, or HFSS (This includes experience developing technical data packages and documentation in accordance with DoD standards and instruction)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software (Altium is preferred)
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with PCB layout and analysis
• Experience with RF circuit/antenna design and test methodologies
• Experience with inspection, test methodologies, diagnostic equipment, and software tools to analyze and resolve electrical engineering issues
• Experience with LTSpice or other circuit simulation environments
• Experience with low-power circuit design
• Experience writing embedded firmware for microprocessors
• Knowledge of wireless communications (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC) and/or commercial satellite communications architecture
• Familiarity with FPGA and ASIC logic design and hardware integration

Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university is required

Clearance: A Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Travel: Limited travel may be necessary

Benefits & Compensation: At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $155,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.

Work with Brilliant People

At SimVentions, we don't just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:

• Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.
• Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.
• Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.
• Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.
• Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.
• Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Food: we have a lot of food around here.
• Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Resources: excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Fitness/Well-being: opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.
• Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training options
• What you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive.

Other Perks:

• Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done
• Regular communication ("All-Hands", "SimV Share", "Imagineering Day") to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food
• SimVentions sports teams and workout groups
• Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development
• What you bring to the table

FTAC

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)