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Electrical Engineer I

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Lone Tree, CO, USA
71K-98K Annually
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Lone Tree, CO, USA
71K-98K Annually
Entry level
Assist in research, design, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense. Support circuit card assemblies, wiring design practices, validation, documentation, and cross-functional design reviews under senior engineer guidance.
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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 I, you will be involved in the initial phases of research, design, and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will assist in the design of integrated electrical/electronic systems, contributing to various stages of the product lifecycle under the guidance of senior engineers.

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.

  • In some applications, support development of circuit card assemblies.

  • Learn implementation of electrical wiring design practices.

  • Support the testing and validation of electrical/electronic systems and components.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design specifications are met.

  • Document technical designs, test procedures, and results.

  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

  • Perform basic troubleshooting and debugging of electrical/electronic circuits and systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • 0-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

  • Basic understanding of electrical/electronic design and testing principles.

  • Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

  • Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.

  • Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Internship or project experience in electrical engineering.

  • Familiarity with  Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for electrical applications.

  • Exposure to simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis.

  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

  • Knowledge of electrical component selection and manufacturing.

  • Understanding of circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.

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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $71,338.47 - $98,090.40. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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 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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