Responsibilities
- Design, develop and test electrical systems and equipment for military, industrial, commercial, and consumer use related to Unmanned Systems (UAVs, UGVs, USVs) of various types.
- Design, test, and review new and existing PCB designs.
- Support flight test events.
- Selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters.
- Works with avionics, embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, Single Board Computers etc…), and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations, demonstrations and exercises as needed.
- Develop and maintain electrical control systems, including wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Analyze and interpret technical data, such as specifications, blueprints, and schematics, to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Familiarity with military standards related to reliability and safety.
- Collaborate with teams of other engineers, technicians, and clients to identify and resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
- Plan and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems and provide technical support to production staff as needed.
- Support customer funded efforts, and aid in the transition of these efforts into production.
- Support rapid prototyping, system bring-up, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
- Implement quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB, MIPI)
- Proficient in circuit design with knowledge of embedded microcontrollers, video image processing, battery technology, motor controllers, and power distribution.
- Strong ECAD skills applying knowledge of electrical design software for schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium (Preferred), Eagle PCB, Autodesk Fusion360, KICAD, etc...)
- Strong Knowledge of the following: Electrical simulation tools such as LTspice
- Strong Knowledge of the following: Radio Frequency (RF) simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS or CST Microwave Studio
- Strong Knowledge of the following: MCAD with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or SolidWorks
- Strong Knowledge of the following: Embedded processors such as ARM, and embedded programming skills therein with C/C++
- Familiarity with gas and battery-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated avionics and electronics such as IMUs, AHRS, BLDC motors, etc...
- Excellent Test and Debug abilities with common lab equipment including DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, etc...
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good leadership skills including managing a team through software such as Jira or Confluence.
- Ability to problem solve at a high level with little technical guidance from leadership.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working in a lab environment assembling and testing equipment
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- 6+ years of electrical engineering experience.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in an applicable electrical engineering or related field is preferred
Benefits
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
- Professional development funds
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees
Work Arrangement
On-site — Tampa, FL, Huntsville, Northern, VA
Additional Information
- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
- Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance
