Sr. Electrical Engineer Full-time Job

Job Description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a talented Sr. Electrical Engineer to support the Space Systems business area. This position is located in Louisville, CO.

SNC's Space Systems business area designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft and space systems, satellites and satellite subsystems, spacecraft components and subsystems, propulsion systems and components, and space and satellite-based communications systems and subsystems for domestic and international customers.

As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, you will perform Electrical Engineering tasks involved in the design, development, analysis, and testing of spacecraft electrical subsystems, units, and components.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead requirements definition, requirements allocation, and requirements verification

Provide leadership and/or oversight for electrical hardware development, including design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing

Lead and/or perform electrical circuit design and analysis including power distribution, analog and digital circuits, and mixed-signal circuits

Guide and/or perform electrical product and component trade studies

Guide and/or perform unit and subsystem level electrical requirements verification testing

Lead and/or support test fixture design and fabrication

Oversee procurement of electrical components

Provide technical expertise and guidance to other engineers

Write technical reports summarizing findings and results

Present technical information to internal and external customers

Support business development activities, including participating in proposal development

This position has the possibility of managing other engineers and technicians

Must-haves:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and typically 8 or more years of relevant experience

A higher-level degree may substitute for experience

Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Demonstrated electrical engineering expertise

Proficiency with electrical analysis and simulation tools, such as SPICE, MATLAB, and Mathcad

Experience designing and testing analog and digital circuits

Knowledgeable in the selection, procurement, and use of electronic components, including microprocessors, memory devices, and power converters

Preferred:

Experience with power systems design and analysis

Experience with spaceflight hardware

Experience with radiation effects on electronics

Experience with requirements definition, requirements allocation, and requirements verification

Experience in a lead role in a development environment

Ability to mentor junior engineers

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

The expected starting salary range for this position is $119,461.36 to $164,260.62 annually.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 120% match up to 8%, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, 15 days of PTO, and more.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), innovation is part of our DNA. It is who we are and what we do. SNC’s Space Systems business area designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft and space systems, satellites and satellite subsystems, spacecraft components and subsystems, propulsion systems and components, and space and satellite-based communications systems and subsystems for domestic and international customers. SNC has more than 30 years of space heritage, having designed, manufactured, tested and operated systems in space, including the Dream Chaser® spacecraft, which is under contract with NASA to resupply the International Space Station. SNC leverages its advanced technologies and proven commercial business practices for responsive, affordable and reliable solutions.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran, or any other protected status

SNC seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to support the Space Systems business area. This position is located in Louisville, CO.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a trusted leader in engineering and innovation, and is listed as one of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine. SNC delivers customer-focused technology solutions in the areas of space, aviation, electronics and tactical systems.