Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and execution of the pilot control, actuation systems and cockpit solutions program for the next generation of military and commercial
aircraft. The Electrical Engineer works on the development of new products, and the improvement and sustainment of products. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through manufacture and field support.

Essential Job Functions
 Product design includes Electrical Requirements Capture, Digital Design, High Power Design, Analog Design, Schematic Capture, PCB layout, Technical Reviews, Requirements Verification, FAA/EASA Certification.
 Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment or systems.
 Perform root cause investigations on new development and fielded products.
 Produce engineering estimates for individual tasks up to complete electronic designs.
 Review customer specifications and statement of work to ensure overall technical compliance of products to requirements and/or note exceptions.
 Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.
 Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry standard, and market requirements.
 Create and review detailed technical justification demonstrating that the designs are reliable and safe within a particular operating environment.
 Provide support and relevant documentation to the other engineering teams (such as software, mechanical, and materials) to develop and modify new and existing products.
 Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.
 Coordinate and support prototype manufacturing of new designs.
 Prepare, review, and approve documentation, test procedures, etc. to define and validate designed products
 Participate in and lead multi-discipline design reviews both internally with peers and externally with customers.
 Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
 Will be an integral member of program Change Control Board's (CCB) to review the preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification and product certification.
 Provide technical support, interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, testing, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.
 Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools. Ensures work complies to company policies and processes.
 Support trade studies and proposals.
 Other duties may be assigned.

Have significant knowledge of products, systems, sub-systems and applicable regulatory requirements for programs of highly complex systems. Will be a specialist in a specific area, and knowledgeable in two or more product lines. Serve as lead for highly complex systems.
Create solutions that can be applied to the product line in its entirety. Perform at an advanced level, provide estimates for standard tasks and discuss technical topics with company executives and customers. May represent the company as an expert at both internal and external program reviews. Will demonstrate the ability to execute all tasks with minimal oversight. Will gain MRB approval and will be able to judiciously use this authority in alignment with company policy. Communicate solutions and ideas with external customers and suppliers; oversee and provide guidance and mentoring. Develop knowledge of market competition and provide input to the business unit market product strategies. Develop technical & product roadmaps and competitive assessments in area of expertise. Mentor teams on the utilization of internal processes, methods, and tools for systems development and documentation efforts. Utilize and set expectations for the application of internal processes, methods and tools for hardware development and documentation efforts.

Education/Experience
 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited course of study or related field required.
 Experience as an Electrical Engineer.
 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of
technical education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Must be a self-directed individual requiring minimal supervision.
 Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify root cause and propose effective solutions.
 Understands and is proficient with project management, engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools.
 Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
 Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
 Knowledge or experience in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical systems.

Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 25%.