Electrical Engineer III

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

Who We Are

Orion Space Solutions (Orion) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion is a leader in the “New Space” small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and businesspeople dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.

• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope following detailed instructions.
• Performs an assortment of complex engineering duties such as the planning of manufacturing and the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical apparatus.
• Provides existing support to activities in the use of electrical devices and energy for commercial, domestic, and industrial use.
• Design and develop electronics and circuits.
• Perform product testing and create models and prototypes.
• Develop and document electronic schematics for products.
• Performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric or electronic components, equipment, systems, facilities, and machinery used in generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy for domestic, commercial, and industrial consumption.
• Works directly with engineers in other disciplines to augment production size and value.
• May provide work leadership and training to lower level professional and technical staff.
• May act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on most complex projects.
  
  

Qualifications

R equired:

• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Excellent documentation skills, including the preparation of Test Procedures & Reports, Interface Control Documents, and ECOs.
• Extensive experience in prototype development, debug, and test in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with various communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CAN).
• Proficiency in high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit design, troubleshooting, and an excellent grasp of EE principles.
• Experience in system and sub-system testing including test design, procedure definitions, procurement, assembly, execution, analysis & reporting
• Knowledge of cable and wire harness design
• Experience with flight hardware safety protocols such as Electrostatic Discharge, clean room practices and critical lifting operations
• Ability to travel to support meetings with customer and potential testing
• Ability to work in a tight-knit team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with space flight hardware Assembly, Integration and Test
• Experience with satellite electrical system concepts such as power and energy budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management.
• Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches, and other electrical ground support equipment
• Strong understanding of the subsystems required in a spacecraft electrical system.
• Background in RF communication subsystem and/or component design including antennas , with a solid foundation in RF principles.
• Knowledge of battery-based power systems, including power management, power switching, charging, and battery safety.
• Familiarity with DSP and microcontroller firmware development in C.
• Familiarity with design analysis and simulation tools (WCA/WCCA, Reliability, Radiation, Spice).
• Understanding of signal and power integrity (SI/PI).
• Familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
  
  

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $78,649.80 Max: $136,756.74

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.