JOB SUMMARY

The Hardware Engineer III will have a minimum of 5 years experience with design and validation of complex electronic circuits and systems including mixed-signal analog, digital, and RF. Experience with simulation and analysis of such circuits is required. Experience with use of electronics test equipment, such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMMs, and signal generators. Experience with layout of circuit-card assembly and construction techniques of such circuits is required. Must have experience with concepts of electronics system-level architecture design and development. General knowledge of project engineering methods is required. Knowledge of design and application of radar systems is highly desirable. Knowledge of design and application of motor drive and control is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Must have experience with one or more of the following:

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• RF/Microwave Circuit design
• Analog Circuit design
• Digital electronics design
• FPGA design
• Algorithm Development (Pattern Recognition and Object Tracking)
• LabView Automated Test Stand Design

Requires strong oral/written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Advanced troubleshooting skills required. Will be required to work independently and with interdepartmental teams. Will be required to assist in the design and development of electronic systems. Will be required to write and assist in the development of test plans and test procedures. Will be required to develop test fixtures, and possibly automation of testing. Will be required to assist in lab and field tests of electronic systems. Must be able to lead and direct technical work of other engineers and technicians. Occasional travel may be required. US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.S.E.E degree from an accredited university or equivalent and 5 years related experience and/or training. Masters in Electrical Engineering related field or an MBA is considered a plus. Experience and training in the Military/Aerospace Industry and ability to obtain DoD security clearance highly desirable. Professional and/or technical certifications from accredited educational and vocational institutions desired. 

INTERACTIONS

Needs to be open-minded. Required to be a team player, cooperating with colleagues as required. Work may be independent, but will have interactions with fellow engineers and members from other departments, customers, vendors and corporate management. Should be capable to work individually and independently and under time pressure and lack of resources. Provides technical guidance and assistance to lower level engineers.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB

Personal computer. Telephone. Electronics lab equipment and tools. Calculator. Copier.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking. Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move/lift objects and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move/lift objects.

May involve some lifting. Involves sitting at desk and reading computer screen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, reach or walk. This position requires that the employee be able to hear and speak clearly.

Must keep current with engineering field. Should be able to perform field support if required. Travel is occasionally required. Relatively long travel trips may be required from time to time. Extended hours are occasionally required to meet job requirements. Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Mainly office environment but occasionally working on the shop floor, visiting vendors or conducting repairs or tests in the field.

Work usually performed in air-conditioned office environment. Some work will occasionally be performed in the shop. Shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. Must have the ability to be flexible and deal with changing conditions as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $86,600 - $144,300

MUST BE A US PERSON: US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident.

If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-949-465-7700 or mikelyn.haines@meggitt.com.

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Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.