Sr. Electrical Engineer - PDS Defense

**Engineering** **Sr. Electrical Engineer** , Posted: 9/6/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 207571 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineering, in Kirkland, WA** **.** **Job ID#207571** **Job Description:** The overriding business objective for the Sr./Staff Electrical Engineer will be to help grow AES as a world-recognized leader in aircraft electrical power generation systems for small to mid-sized business jets, UAV's and rotorcraft. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** ? Develop electrical circuits based on functional requirements ? Participate in the development of design documentation ? Perform electrical simulation of electrical circuits ? Work with technical team to achieve product certification ? Troubleshoot development hardware failures and develop corrective design changes ? Research and select circuit components based on performance, cost, and availability ? Work with technician staff to support hardware performance testing **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** ? Ability to design/troubleshoot power conversion circuits ? Ability to design analog and digital circuits for power electronics products ? Ability to use circuit simulation tools to inform a design approach ? Skill to perform initial hardware functional testing ? Ability to create design process documents to support RTCA DO-254 compliance ? Ability to develop reliable products for an aircraft environment (temperature, EMI, ...) ? Ability to present technical presentations to internal and external groups **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **Education:** ? Bachelor's degree in electrical/ Electronics Engineering from an accredited institution required **Experience:** ? Demonstrates proficiency (typically five (5) to seven (7) years of direct experience) with the above duties and responsibilities for consideration as Sr. Electrical Engineer. ? Demonstrates expertise (typically eight (8) or more years of direct experience) with the above duties and responsibilities for consideration as Staff Electrical Engineer. **EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS** ? As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible. ? An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing pre-employment background check and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled