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Softworld Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer

Softworld Inc, Manassas, Virginia, us, 20113


Job Title: 81013 - Senior Electrical Engineer

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Job Location: Manassas VA 20110

Onsite Requirements:

Electrical design, troubleshoot and testing experience with complex electronics (power systems, converters, microcontrollers) Experience with design and debug of switch mode DC-DC converters Proficiency in all phases of PCB design

Job Description:

Seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of technical experience to become an integral member of the engineering team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze and design AC-DC and DC-DC power systems and power control Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions to design hardware and electronics based on commercial and industry components and technologies Design cable assemblies Develop new electronics in the form of PCB designs and corresponding tests Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer Generate design and interface documentation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases Experience with MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-STD-461 design and qualification Experience with design and debug of switch mode DC-DC converters including knowledge of control loop stability analysis Experience with design and debug of 3-phase AC-DC conversion including transformer design Working knowledge of common communication interfaces such as RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS Experience in analog and digital circuit design Experience with lab equipment including signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes, power analyzers Proficiency in all phases of PCB design, including creation of high-level functional diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry, and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc. Strong documentation and communication skills OrCAD Capture experience a plus Experience with firmware or microcontrollers a plus Experience with VHDL/Verilog a plus

** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position **