Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Ametek Aerospace & Defense is looking for a strong Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering to join our team in Wilmington, MA. This individual will be responsible for the development and modification of a wide variety of electronic technologies. Position is for a success-oriented individual with demonstrated experience in the design, manufacture, test & certification of electromechanical sensing devices such as pressure sensors, liquid level sensors, temperature and flow sensors, and fuel gauging products.

• Designs analog, digital and microprocessor-based circuits that conform to customer supplied specifications.
• Tests and debugs prototype circuits to verify that the design meets internal and external requirements.
• Performs the evaluation and selection of components and sources.
• Prepares customer or/and regulatory requested documents such as reliability analysis, FMEA, safety analysis, qualification plans and reports.
• Makes changes to existing designs for derivative product development, cost reduction or obsolescence.
• Evaluates and approves design drawings, bill of materials, procedures and reports.
• Ensuring successful transition of products/projects to full scale production.
• Troubleshooting and failure analysis of complex electronic circuitry.
• Working with program managers to meet developmental milestones.
• Developing and tracing requirements (IBM DOORS a plus).
• Collaborating with other team members on the development and design of embedded controllers for aircraft sensor products.
• Provides technical project leadership to a small group of assigned engineers and technicians.
• Projects will include designs for deliverable products as well as in-house testing equipment.

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (EE) required
• 5-7 years as an Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace experience a plus
• PCB layout oversight, verification testing, and documentation.
• Design for sensors and avionics for qualification to RTCA-DO-160
• Digital and Analog circuit design including micro-controllers, analog sensors, and power supplies (experience with Microchip PIC
  18 and TI DSP a plus)
• Knowledge of and experience with DO-254 and DO-160 preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with DO-178 a plus.
• Prior experience with FAA or other regulated environments is preferred
• Expertise in designing circuits, electronics, and sensors strongly preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting skills including hands-on use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other electronics lab equipment.
• Demonstrated capability executing circuit card designs within a challenging schedule
• Project management experience is a plus Detailed component level analog/digital circuit design
• Proficiency with an electronics design package such as Mentor Graphics, Altium Designer, or Cadence ORCAD
• Some knowledge of C programming

Due to contracts with the United States Government, candidate must be a US Citizen or Green card holder.

Employee Type:
Salaried

Salary Minimum: $120,000

Salary Maximum: $140,000

Incentive:
No

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