We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract position in Melbourne, Florida. You will join the Avionics Test Engineering organization, a global team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing test solutions in support of the Avionics strategic business unit and external customers including armed services and airlines. In this role, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop complex engineering solutions, supporting internal customers such as Factory through hardware and software tasks that develop product tests for a variety of avionics products.
This is a multi-faceted position requiring versatility across hardware and software engineering in a highly collaborative environment. You will work closely with engineers and leaders at various locations to ensure project success, using independent judgment in day-to-day responsibilities under general supervision.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot hardware and software solutions
Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical and systems engineering) to ensure electrical design is appropriate for project and product design approaches
Reverse engineer existing equipment and document already-built systems
Support automated test software development
Review and verify automated test procedures and associated software changes required to support operations
Present project and technical status to peers, internal management, and customers
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Demonstrate excellent time management, multitasking, and delegation skills when supporting technicians, engineering project assistants, and peers
Apply knowledge of hardware processes, tools, methods, workflows, and best practices
Develop and maintain strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills using multi-rack test stations and various test equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies, and electronic loads
Support thermal and vibration test equipment and software suites for environmental stress and screening
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline
Ability to read electronic schematics
Preferred
Software development experience and proficiency in LabView and/or C#
Experience working on RF (Radio Frequency) devices
Domain knowledge of avionics products
Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration/teamwork skills
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills