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Karman Space & Defense

Senior Electrical Engineer

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Mukilteo, WA
130K-175K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Mukilteo, WA
130K-175K Annually
Senior level
Lead electrical design, development, testing, and production of aerospace/defense hardware. Produce circuit analysis and drawings, perform simulations (PSpice/LTSpice), lead prototyping and qualification testing, design PCBs (Altium), mentor junior engineers, support proposals, and ensure compliance with military specs, EMI/ESD, and manufacturing requirements.
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SUMMARY:


The Senior Electrical Engineer performs a lead role in taking designs from concept to delivery for space and defense products and systems. This position consults with the Principal Electrical Engineer and company leadership to identify electrical engineering resource needs. The primary focus of this position is technical leadership, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts and mentorship of junior engineers, with minimal direct oversight required.


ABOUT US:

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

  • Medical  
  • Dental  
  • Vision  
  • Life  
  • 401k  
  • Tuition Reimbursement  
  • Paid Holidays  
  • Employee Referral Program  


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs lead role in the electrical design, development, test, analysis, manufacturing, and execution of multi-disciplinary projects, often on multiple programs simultaneously
  • Generates robust designs considering ESD, EMI, and other challenging environments
  • Creates and reviews complete drawing packages of electrical designs for manufacturing, cost, and quality assurance
  • Leads prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification
  • Performs required calculations and generates comprehensive circuit analysis reports
  • Takes a leading role in the management of departmental growth and other electrical tools
  • Participates in candidate assessments and supports other hiring activities
  • Supports technical proposals, quick-turn concept design, and presentation efforts
  • Mentor and resource for more junior engineers and helps conduct performance reviews

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Typically possesses significant experience in aerospace, defense, and/or avionics
  • Detailed knowledge of military specifications and industry standards including IPC
  • Proven experience in designing robust hardware that has undergone qualification testing
  • Well versed with circuit simulations tools such as PSPICE and LTSPICE
  • Advanced experience with testing/troubleshooting techniques
  • Advanced experience with schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, and circuit board design principles using Altium Designer or similar
  • Proficient experience developing automated test equipment apparatuses
  • Experience utilizing serial communication protocols (RS-422, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553, etc.) and developing serial communication Hardware / Software
  • Familiarity with C/C++/C#, Python, Matlab (Verilog and VHDL are a plus)
  • Self-motivated, ability to multi-task, work independently on assignments with minimal oversight or direction, quality-oriented and safety conscious
  • Possesses strong electrical aptitude as well as creativity in solving problems; able to track overall goals while focusing on details
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal travel may be required for this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment

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