Senior Electrical Engineer
McHenry, IL - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers capabilities and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.
ABOUT THE JOB
As the Sr. Electrical Engineer you will specify design develop and install devices used to collect data on solid rocket motor burn performance. Additionally you will design custom electronic solutionsincluding PCBs firmware and FPGA codeneeded to manufacture and test solid rocket motors which will include working with integrated safety-critical designs. This position also requires the ability to configure data collection systems and develop software applications used to collect the data. It is expected that you may oversee technicians during the instrumentation installation and during rocket motor testing/development. The right person for this role has direct hands-on experience with the design development and installation of sensors used to collect a variety of metrics related to testing of solid rocket motors. If you are a hands-on leader have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy being the point person for collecting valuable performance data then this role is for you. You will also design other electronics solution include PCB firmware and FPGA code needed to manufacturer and test solid rocket motors which will include working with integrated safety designs used to initiate the motor.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Analyzes current equipment; identifies areas of inefficiency and needs for improvement; designs and develops instrumentation to meet those needs.
- Collaborates with other engineers to develop accurate efficient equipment and instrumentation in accordance with safety and usability standards and client expectations.
- Designs and tests prototypes of equipment including
- Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
- Creates basic schematics and simulated models to test designs; modifies designs to meet specifications and budget requirements.
- Oversees the implementation of new measuring devices and control systems ensuring devices are correctly installed and properly tested.
- Acts as project engineer for design prototype fabrication and manufacturing development.
- Develops need cable drawings to interface to various low voltage interfaces
- Drafts and presents formal technical documents reports and testing results to manager for approval.
- Provides training related to devices to employees and/or customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 5 years experience with the design development and installation of sensors employed to collect data on system performance.
- NI Labview or NI DAQmx experience or familiar with other COTS data acquisition systems
- Thorough understanding of signal conditioning for data acquisition i.e. analog circuit design
- Intimate knowledge of the analog to digital conversion process i.e. digital circuit design
- Understand Computer controlled data acquisition and able to develop computer applications for data collection.
- Able to select the correct sensors and design the placement of them to acquire the needed solid rocket motor performance metrics.
- Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and proficient with computer-aided design software.
- Ability to write and understand Python
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in engineering
- Experience with circuit simulation tools (spice)
- Experience using EDA tools such as Altium/Or CAD
- Familiar with real-time computer architectures and their OSs
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
US Salary Range
$113000 - $149000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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