Staff Electrical Engineer

Company Description

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM, and a leader in the Aerospace & Defense industry, is dedicated to connecting, protecting, and saving lives with its cutting-edge solutions. Specializing in stratospheric platforms, radar and perception sensors, technical services, and protective wear, Aerostar provides innovative and comprehensive solutions. The company leverages expertise in engineering, mission planning, research, and advanced product development. With a commitment to excellence, Aerostar supports a wide range of successful operations through tailored turnkey offerings.

Role Description

This full-time Staff Electrical Engineer role is an on-site position based in Sioux Falls, SD. Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and oversee the production of electrical systems and equipment. They analyze and interpret technical specifications, create electrical schematics and designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Their responsibilities often involve conducting experiments, troubleshooting issues, and providing solutions for improving the efficiency, performance, and reliability of electrical systems. Additionally, they might collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to project planning, and stay updated on emerging technologies to implement innovative solutions in their field.

Essential Functions:

• Design, build, and document test setups, test cables, and test procedures for verification of radar systems and subsystems.
• Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs.
• Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved.
• Conducts research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products.
• Research, evaluate, develop, and test radar systems and subsystems involving GHz RF circuits, FPGAs, Microprocessors, and mixed signal data converters.
• Troubleshoot and investigate customer trouble reports on fielded prototype systems; determine root causes and generate design improvements to eliminate failure points.
• Perform or facilitate installation/testing related to the product, system, or
• Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
• Create and update documentation for new and existing designs in all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
• Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
• Has extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in a field of specialization and working knowledge of other fields.
• Work is stated in terms of objectives requiring planning and judgment.
• Performs work of a diverse scope, where data requires evaluation of various factors.
• Exercises independent judgment with broadly defined practices and policies in obtaining results.
• Has critical project technical leadership responsibility; may plan or lead work assignments for lower-level engineers and
• Goals are generally communicated in “solution” or project goal terms.
• May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge around specialization.
• A specialist in complex technical and business matters.
• Works on advance, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.
• Provide engineering assistance to internal teams and external
• May assist with quote or request for quote
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.
• Experience in PCB/PCA ECAD (preferably Altium) design, simulation, manufacturing, and testing.
• Proficiency with electrical lab equipment; oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzer, and data acquisition systems required.
• Proficiency with electrical lab equipment; spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzer, and signal generators highly desired.
• RF design experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in a hands- on lab environment.
• Self-motivated individual that works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Furthers knowledge of profession through continued education.
• Provides mentorship by sharing experiences with less experienced engineers.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to government classified information.
• Travel may be necessary.
• US Persons required for this position.

Education & Experience: 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a field related to specific position.
• Advanced engineer with 8-12 years of career experience, with bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or master’s degree. Or experience in lieu of education.
• Average Years of Experience: 7-12.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
• Working Conditions: Primarily in a standard office environment, with occasional exposure to production areas, including noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type. 

Apply at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/TCO1001TCOM/JobBoard/74e57e92-4355-44d7-8471-3c6eecfda9ef/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=3d2e8ff8-c87f-4e43-98f7-10438d453b75