Lead, Electrical Engineering

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Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineering

Job Code: 32896

Job Location: Hilton Head Island, SC, USA

Job Schedule: 9/80 - employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.

The Chief Engineer / Electrical Engineer will be responsible for electrical system and subsystem architecture, analysis, schematic development, system diagrams, and component selection for the electronics associated with laser transmitters and testing equipment. In addition, this position will support the glass shop, melt equipment and other high‑voltage electronics throughout the facility and perform technician duties on an as‑needed basis.

• Proficient knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW™ software with experience in programming
• Experience designing and developing diode laser driver circuits, preferably >100A currents.
• Proficient knowledge in laser design, critical performance parameters, test equipment and design verification.
• Capable of Analog and Digital System Architecture for the electronics controlling diode lasers and photodetection circuitry.
• Component selection to minimize electronics size and power draw while maximizing reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
• Ensure engineering practices align with industry standards and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and incorporate them into projects.

• Implement and maintain quality control processes.
• Ensure all engineering work meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct technical reviews and audits to ensure project quality.

• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Product Development, Marketing, Sales) to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Communicate engineering progress and challenges to senior management.
• Represent the engineering team in meetings and presentations.

• Manage engineering budgets and ensure cost‑effectiveness.
• Procure necessary tools, software, and equipment for the engineering team.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and materials.
• Ability to develop and make technical presentations to L3
  
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• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
• Performs job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to gain security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience in Electrical Engineering. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Possess exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, with a strong orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Proven success in a fast paced development and manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in one or more of the following:
  • Programming in National Instruments LabVIEW™
  • Analog circuit design, laser circuitry and test/operation
  • Digital circuit design
  • Electro‑optical integration activities
  • Power supply design and EMI prevention
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues and resolve problems on a variety of high‑voltage industrial equipment
  • Mi…