Principal Staff Electrical Engineer

Astronics , Lake Zurich, Illinois +1

The role

Experienced developer with proven ability to design for passing EMI/EMC tests and to troubleshoot and diagnosis EMC/EMI qualification testing issues. Development of electrical system architectures, including PCBA level design, BOM management, de-bugging, etc. Also serves as a mentor to the electrical engineers and interns as well as providing direction to the UKR team where needed.

Local 100% onsite position primarily in Lake Zurich, IL. May require occasional travel, < 25% of time, to laboratories in the Chicago region.

What you need

Education and/or Experience Requirements

BS in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering from an accredited university program with a minimum of 20 years’ experience.
ECAD experience for schematic capture and layout, preferably Altium Designer.
Experience designing for EMI, lighting, pin-injection and other qualification test following DO-160, Boeing, and Airbus standards.
Experience generating qualification test procedures and setup diagrams for EMC qualification testing.
Experience reviewing board level design and system level design for appropriate grounding techniques and implementation of design techniques to pass EMC qualification tests.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving failed EMI/EMC tests, including creating documentation and deviation requests.
Board-level and system-level experience implementing RF design principles on RF and/or high-speed digital signals.
Software experience in languages or environments such as C/C++, Python, Linux, Bash, Arduino and Raspberry Pi to assist with troubleshooting and engineering evaluation activities
Team player and methodical self-starter able to complete projects in a timely manner.
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Competencies

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; parse large amounts of data and distinguish the pieces with a large impact; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures; employs logic when solving problems.
Technical Skills – Strives for continuous expansion of knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; builds knowledge base from research and experience.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility and ownership for mistakes.
Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works in an ethical manner and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Disciplined in thought and action; follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; strives to increase productivity.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Adaptability – Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; communicates conflicting work/personal needs in a timely manner.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; follows up on assigned tasks; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Principal Staff Electrical Engineer

The role

Principal Staff Electrical Engineer

The role

What you will do

What you need

Education and/or Experience Requirements

Competencies

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