Job Description:

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job Locations

US-PA-Lansdale

We are CAES, a technologically advanced electronics company employing more than 3,600 talented makers, thinkers, innovators, and doers nationwide. We build things that solve challenging problems from deep space to the depths of the ocean. We serve customers in defense, aerospace, security, medical, and industrial markets.

Are you searching for a career with a company that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Are you looking for a position with a company that is growing and able to offer long-term professional advancement? Searching for a company that values a friendly work environment and that values YOU? Consider CAES. #peoplefocusedmissiondriven

A career with CAES is more than just a job, it is the pathway to a bright future.

Overview

Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems; determine design approaches and parameters; analyze equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results; selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability; review vendor capability to support product development; works on complex scope of project.

Responsibilities

Design electrical circuits, components and integrated microwave assemblies including computer/mathematical modeling, part, material and process selection and mechanical layout and packaging; perform technical analysis/feasibility for new product specifications and generate cost/technical proposals.
• Perform routine specification analysis and component design including creation of drawing package, using Cobham standard design practices and produce prototype hardware consistent with Cobham manufacturing produce-ability requirements; perform routine specification analysis for new product specifications collaborating with senior management.


• Test, tune, debug and optimize prototype circuits and components to meet specification requirements and manufacturing produce-ability requirements; write test procedures and/or software.


• Mentor less experienced level engineers and actively participate in their development to Responsible Engineers; guide technicians on test, tune, debug and optimization of prototype circuits and components;


• Partner with the organization in the scheduling of development projects, including process development, fixture design and implementation, material procurement and customer interface (design reviews); evaluate customer and support proposal generation.


• Perform and coordinate production engineering support function such as fixtures, materials, design, process problem evaluation and solution.


• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation.


• Improve and maintain 5S in your area; make suggestions for improvements.


• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma activities in own work area as well as events for other areas to enhance cross-functional problem solving.


• Collaborate in team meetings and activities, including SET team support as appropriate.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Provide mentorship to less experienced Electrical Engineers and technicians;


• Works on complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors;


• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results;


• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments;


• Generate BID material in response to RFQ's such as line ups, component selection and technical papers.

Qualifications

Minimum:*Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or related field, including electromagnetism course and labs, required*Five (5)+ years of related experience in design and development of broadband integrated RF/Microwave assemblies: o Including the testing and measurement of components and integrated devices with knowledge of tuning o Troubleshooting and modeling design circuitry o Working knowledge of measuring and understanding parameter, including but not limited to S-parameters, power measurement, noise figure, intercept point, compression point, switching speed, spurious and phase noisePreferred:*Good analytical and test skills*Good writing and interpersonal skills.*Multitask and adjust to changing priorities.*Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written format. Ability to work in a team environment and cross functionally.*Good presentation skills for internal and customer meetings, reviews, and updates

Employment Transparency:

CAES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of CAES to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. CAES will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.

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CAES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to CAEScareers@cobhamaes.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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