Electrical Engineer
Position Summary
The NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) Division is seeking an entry level Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated and be eager to learn in a fast-paced, demanding high-tech environment. This position is in Cary, NC with 4 days onsite and 1 day work from home schedule. This position supports the development of electromechanical sensing and actuation systems in the following areas: active noise and vibration control, tactile feedback / steer-by-wire, and drive shaft torque sensing. The Electrical Engineering team works closely with the Systems and Software Engineering teams to develop, qualify, and certify these technologies as products for customers in aerospace and industrial markets.
Responsibilities
- Perform design assurance activities as part of the development of aerospace electronic hardware
- Assist in electronic hardware requirements development, validation, and verification
- Update electronics designs using schematic capture tools
- Analyze electrical circuits using electronics simulation tools
- Participate in component layout reviews applying DFM (Design for Manufacturability) best practices
- Perform design verification tests on printed circuit board assemblies
- Participate in the execution and documentation of EMI/EMC and environmental qualification tests
- Work with senior engineers and technicians to support execution of project objectives
- Maintain clear communication with project leadership to ensure efficient workflow
- Support internal and external programs through laboratory testing of development and production hardware
- Use standard laboratory equipment and recommend new equipment as needed
Qualifications
- Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- Basic proficiency with digital and analog electrical circuit design and analysis
- Basic proficiency with OrCAD or Altium schematic capture, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, and PSpice tools
- Experience with board-level debugging using standard lab equipment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cultivate strong working relationships
- Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in an electrical design role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong technical writing ability
- Familiarity with electronic hardware certification requirements such as DO-254 and/or IEC 61508
- Familiarity with Design for X principles (Cost, Manufacturing, Reliability, etc.)
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, or LabVIEW