Job Description

ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have a contract to hire position available

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

$80-$95.00 per hour DOE 

Flex schedule

Here's what you'd do:

• The client is looking for an Electrical Engineer with a strong Systems Engineering background for our Progeny Business Area.  
• You will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for the design and development of components for the next generation of submarine Electronic Warfare systems. 
• You will directly contribute to the technical success of our programs through hands-on technical contributions and through helping to develop others as technical contributors.
• Design, analyze, and test RF, analog, and digital electronic circuits.
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware.
• Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems, including test software applications.
• Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions.
• Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer.
• Generate design and interface documentation
• Develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Performs technical activities that impact the proposal, system-level design, detail design, and manufacture of advanced electronic warfare systems.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Led the development of strategic tasks or small projects by ing engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals and objectives.
• Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall large project.
• Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics
• Minimum of 10 years experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in technical project management.
• Minimum of 10 years Electrical Engineering experience in RF System Design, development, and testing
• Minimum of 10 years experience in analog and digital circuit design, including signal integrity principles.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Electrical schematic capture and PCB design
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Digital and embedded electronics 
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Hands-on electronics design, prototyping, and test
• Minimum of 10 years experience Working with teams across multiple disciplines (HW/SW/Systems)

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Experience with MATLAB programming 
• Proficiency in all phases of PCB design, including creation of high-level functional and architectural diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry (OrCAD Capture experience), and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in testing, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate technical staff
• Comfortable with customer interaction during testing and review
• Strong documentation and communication skills with demonstrated success in leading design teams for complex projects
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate technical staff.
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Motivated to drive innovation in design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.
• Effectively communicates technical and programmatic matters to senior-level management, program offices, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Has the respect of peers and colleagues for technical credibility.
• Expert-level understanding of the organizationally defined electrical processes throughout the lifecycle of the program or project
• Collaborative, creative thinker with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws. 

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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