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Kearfott
Electrical/Components Engineer
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$99,881 / year median in New Jersey
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Electrical/Components Engineer Kearfott - 3.2 Pine Brook, NJ Job Details $100,000 - $150,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Version control FPGA Writing skills Electromagnetic theory Presentations for conferences or internal meetings SVN Electrical engineering training SharePoint Aerospace electrical engineering expertise Engineering product development Productivity software Cross-functional team management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com Electrical/Components Engineer Overview The Electrical/Components Engineer is responsible for components management activities of electronics-based projects for use in the aerospace and defense markets. The position requires an understanding of component applications in analog and digital circuits, power electronics, high speed digital interfaces, FPGA and DSPs. The position also requires understanding of thermal, vibration, radiation and electromagnetic stress effects on these devices. The position is responsible for reviewing and interpreting electronic part requirements - technical-and programmatic-related and assisting in selection and analysis from a component reliability perspective. General Functions Support electrical/electronic design activities including component selection in terms of part performance, materials, construction, distribution/availability and cost. Perform Obsolescence Management activities including making informed, alternate part recommendations to staff engineers. Interface with part and component manufacturers to verify and validate OEM part numbers, qualified manufacturers, qualified manufacturer part numbers, part availability, alternate part numbers (and sources), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items, and other components. Develop and maintain Kearfott electronic component databases. Apply critical analysis of component manufacturer data sheets to identify suitability in Kearfott product applications. Perform reliability analysis and application stress assessment using ANSYS, Matlab, and other CAE tools. Apply relevant internal, industry and government standards. Support product improvement/cost reduction initiatives. Support design and analyses using Altium®, OrCad®, HyperLynx®, Pspice®, LTSpice® etc. Generate requirements, specifications, and verification/validations procedures for electronic assemblies. Participate as a member of a cross-functional project team including mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians. Support production, manufacturing, repair and product improvement initiatives.