Electrical Engineer – Electro-Mechanical Design - Senior

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Electro-Mechanical Design - Senior to join our team supporting our Government Client in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

• Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements• Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications• Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter• Electronics design from schematic capture and PCB layout, to test planning and implementation• Test and troubleshoot prototypes and provide customer technical support• Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing• Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power, and cost• Support and maintain existing products• Collaborate and implement designs with other project team members• Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration• Validate design by simulations and tests at a prototype level• Translate user and customer needs into documented technical requirements and specifications• Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed• Design and document test fixtures and test processes• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering• 5 years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent• 3 years of experience in electronic systems design• Experience in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling tools (such as Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)• Ability to design mechanical concepts, including capability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements• Familiarity with Agile engineering process• Experience in multi-layer PCB design and microelectronic components• Experience in embedded C or C-derived language development for microcontrollers• Comprehensive knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test, and documentation• Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding• High/Low temperature electronics design experience• Experience with precision soldering• Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics• Proficient in schematic capture (i.e. Altium) and PCB layout• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings, and wire lists• Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and scales• Experience with high-density PCB layout and circuit layout tools• Experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters• Experience testing and troubleshooting software, C/C++ embedded systems, and PCB layout• Embedded software development experience• Low power design (for battery powered devices) experience• Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology• Electro-mechanical assembly skills• Experience with GITLAB, computer aided design (CAD; i.e. SolidWorks), MATLAB, or similar engineering tools• Experience with technical writing and creating documentation• Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly, or ability to obtain poly prior to start date #qinetiqclearedjob• Successful Completion of Pre-Employment Background Investigation required

Preferred Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly

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QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.