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Electrical Engineer II

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Designs, analyzes, integrates, and tests electrical and electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. Responsibilities include EMI/EMC and HEMP shielding, grounding, bonding, filtering, hardness assurance analysis, simulation in CST Studio, test planning, anomaly resolution, technical documentation, and collaboration with systems and mechanical engineering teams. The role requires supporting military-standard compliance, validation testing, and customer or government audits.
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The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Electrical Engineer II, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will be responsible for designing and integrating electrical/electronic systems, validating electrical/electronic systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and analyze shielding, grounding, bonding, and filtering approaches to protect electrical/electronic systems from HEMP and EMI threats
  • Develop and execute EMI/EMC and HEMP test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with applicable military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-188-125)
  • Perform electromagnetic vulnerability and hardness assurance analyses on system and subsystem designs
  • Support HEMP simulation testing, including test setup, data acquisition, and post-test analysis
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, and program stakeholders to integrate EMP-hardening requirements into overall system architecture
  • Investigate and resolve EMI/EMC and hardness-related anomalies during design, integration, and test phases
  • Prepare technical documentation, compliance reports, and design justifications for internal reviews and customer/government audits
  • Stay current on evolving HEMP/EMI standards, threat environments, and industry best practices
  • Build models and simulations within CST Studio to evaluate anticipated hardness effectiveness

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
  • Experience with EMI/EMC design principles, shielding, grounding, and bonding techniques
  • Familiarity with relevant military and government EMP/EMI/EMC standards
  • Strong understanding of electrical/electronic system design, integration, and validation testing
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Direct experience with HEMP hardness assurance/hardness surveillance programs
  • Experience with EMI/EMC test equipment and simulation tools
  • Familiarity with aerospace and defense system design and qualification processes
  • Active U.S. government security clearance

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Precision in designing, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and components.
  • Ability to analyze complex electrical/electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs.
  • Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical/electronic issues.
  • Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
  • Ability to understand technical documents, electrical/electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
  • Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision. 

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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