What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer/Systems Integration Laboratory position at Mettle Ops?
6 months, up to a year
Position Overview
The Electrical Engineer/SIL Lead will serve as the technical leader for the Systems Integration Laboratory, responsible for electrical system design, integration, and testing of ground combat system components. This role combines hands-on electrical engineering design with systems integration leadership, managing the technical execution of component build and bench testing activities while ensuring electrical systems meet performance requirements and interface specifications.
Primary Responsibilities
Systems Integration Laboratory Leadership
- Lead technical execution of SIL build and bench testing activities for ground combat systems
- Manage integration testing of turret controls, lethality systems, fire control, power management, and survivability systems
- Coordinate electrical system integration across multiple concurrent subsystems and components
- Establish and maintain test procedures, documentation, and quality standards for SIL operations
- Interface with program management on technical status, cost, and schedule performance
- Lead technical reviews and contribute to internal/external design reviews
- Manage SIL resources, schedules, and deliverables to meet program milestones
Electrical System Design & Engineering
- Complete detailed design tasks for electrical components and systems/subsystems including:
- Battery systems and power storage solutions
- Power generation and distribution systems
- Wiring layouts and harness design
- Power and data control systems
- Vehicle electrical schematics and system architecture
- Create comprehensive component specifications for electrical systems
- Prepare and approve engineering drawings using industry-standard CAD tools
- Perform complex electrical calculations and create engineering models supporting product development
- Develop hardware designs with interface coordination to software development teams
Component Specification & Vendor Management
- Develop detailed technical specifications for electrical components including:
- Connectors, crimping tools, and cable management systems
- Hall Effect sensors for position feedback systems
- Resolvers for gearbox output monitoring
- Motor brake systems with electrical disengagement capability
- Camera systems for internal turret monitoring
- CAN-to-Ethernet converters and communication interfaces
- Fiber optic transceivers and communication systems
- Interface with vendors, suppliers, and technical colleagues on component selection and procurement
- Manage vendor technical requirements and coordinate component integration
Technical Documentation & Interface Control
- Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems
- Create and update technical drawings using Visio and Altium Designer
- Transition technical documentation between different design platforms
- Maintain configuration control of electrical system documentation
- Ensure compliance with military and electrical specifications and standards
Systems Integration & Testing
- Lead integration activities for electrical systems within mechanical and software environments
- Develop test procedures for component and system-level verification
- Manage bench testing activities and validate system performance against requirements
- Coordinate electrical system interfaces with mechanical, software, and control system teams
- Troubleshoot complex electrical system integration issues