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Electrical Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$106,968 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Role and Responsibilities Designs electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for aerospace and defense. Prepares schematics, bills of materials, printed circuit boards, wiring harness, and assembly drawings to support active program development and legacy production builds. Coordinates with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure overall system form, fit, function and safety requirements are achieved. Designs and directs engineering personnel in the fabrication of test control apparatus and qualification/production test support equipment. Determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products in accordance with system requirements. Directs activities to ensure that manufacturing procedures, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements. Directs and coordinates repair assistance of production and field returns. Coordinate with quality assurance to support production and required procedures. Coordinates with purchasing and manufacturing planners to support obsolescence issues. Perform verification/validation of new sources. Coordinates and prepares engineering change notice (ECN) per configuration management standards. Directs and coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations. Uses computer assisted engineering software to design and perform engineering tasks. Qualifications and Education Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S.) from an accredited with four-year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with a minimum of 3 years' experience. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of analog circuit calculations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio), Electronic Simulation Software, Cadance Capture/PCB Designer, Mentor Graphics Viewer (minimum), Gerbers Viewer/Editor Software.