Electrical Engineer I (Contract)

About the role

Gilat Stellar Blu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat, is seeking an Electrical Engineer I—a new graduate engineer with minimal work experience including summer student and/or co-op terms. This is not an experienced-level position and has no direct reports. The Associate Engineer reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform individual design projects for connectivity solutions under general supervision.
• Design and generate schematics, wiring diagrams, harness assembly, and electrical reports with the goal of performing on time and under budget.
• Stay informed of new technologies, trends, and regulations in electrical/aerospace/SATCOM engineering.
• Work to the criteria of design proposals, customer specifications, and requirements.
• Support avionics in software loading, testing, and troubleshooting of installed electrical systems for conformity.
• Keep the project lead informed of status and significant problems.
• Support the quality management system and quality objectives.
• Progress in job knowledge and skill required to bring added value to the organization.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiar with AutoCAD or other Computer Aided Design software.
• Recommend 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Must possess a willingness to take on open-ended problems.
• Aviation and/or satellite communication background is preferred. Experience not limited to internships.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Satellite communications experience.
• General familiarity with radio frequency (RF), particularly in the K/Ku/Ka bands.
• Familiar with designing the following electrical systems: SATCOM, Cabin Networks, IFE.
• Avionics/Electrical troubleshooting.

Success Factors / Job Competencies

• Superior understanding of company operations and needs.
• Develop a working knowledge of interpreting and producing electrical engineering drawings.
• General understanding of mechanical engineering and assembly principles.
• General understanding of FAA requirements.
• Able to prioritize projects and multitask.
• Adept at computer applications (Microsoft Office and engineering software).
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Good communications skills.
• Possess a familiarity with general engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand Standard English, including technical, engineering-related vocabulary, for technical and general work correspondence and work products.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes, and procedures.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.