RF Electrical/Electronics Engineer III-IV

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Works RF Electrical/Electronics design and development projects and provides solutions to difficult engineering problems here at KUAS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Specific Skills for this Position:

• Antenna design/analysis

• VSWR

• Ground planes design

• Radome design

• Co-site analysis

• Requirements analysis

• Aerospace familiarity

• DoD program experience

• Wire harness design

• Electrical loads analysis

• Transmitter and receiver design

• Coax cable design

• Link Budgets

• Manages effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.

• Understands customer requirements and prepares designs in accordance with customer and derived requirements.
• Prepares formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, parts lists, interface control documents, test procedures, etc.).
• Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Ensures customer satisfaction in relation to projects.
• Supports system testing, trouble shooting, and problem resolution. 
• Supports flight testing, data reduction, analysis, and reporting. 
• Prepares test plans and reports.
• Follows safety precautions.
• Ensures that the work area and equipment are kept clean.
• Complies with established QMS procedures.

RF Electrical/Electronics Engineer III

• Acts as the Lead Electrical/Electronics Engineer per procedure for very complex projects as assigned by Manager that affect multiple systems, involve several suppliers/teaming partners, and require frequent customer interface.
• Acts as Test Director for electrical/electronics sub-assemblies and assemblies when necessary.
• Prepares and presents design review and technical interchange material to customers.
• Reports progress in meeting customer requirements periodically.
• Mentors Level I-II Electrical/Electronics Engineers.
• Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Electrical/Electronics Engineers.
• Provides interface to other engineering design and development disciplines, ensuring that electrical/electronics requirements are addressed and satisfied during overall system integration.

• Monitors and reports on customer satisfaction in relation to projects.
• Supports business development efforts both in preparation of quotes and proposals as well as sales efforts.

RF Electrical/Electronics Engineer IV

• Acts as the Lead Electrical/Electronics Engineer per procedure for very complex projects as assigned by Manager that affect multiple systems, involve several suppliers/teaming partners, and require frequent customer interface.
• Acts as Test Director when necessary.
• Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Plans projects and executes to the plan with attention to detail.

• Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Electrical/Electronics Engineers.
• Provides interface to other engineering design and development disciplines, ensuring that electrical/electronics requirements are addressed and satisfied during overall system integration.

• Manages the engineering team’s effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.
• Reports project status periodically (actual budget/schedule vs. proposed budget/schedule).
• Reports progress in meeting customer requirements periodically.

• Mentors Level I-III Electrical/Electronics Engineers.

   

  Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.

• Ability to travel as necessary to perform job duties.

• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction.

   

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  Each successive level of Electrical/Electronics Engineer builds on the identified education and experience listed for the previous level(s) of Electrical/Electronics Engineer. 

Electrical/Electronics Engineer III

• Requires BS degree in Engineering (Note: BS in Engineering Technology does not fulfill requirement)

• 6 + years related experience in related engineering discipline.

   

Additional Desirable Skills:

• 3+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.

   

  Electrical/Electronics Engineer IV

• Requires BS degree in Engineering (Note: BS in Engineering Technology does not fulfill requirement)

• 11 + years related experience in related engineering discipline.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• 6+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing  environment.

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Frequent outside contact with customers and suppliers.

• May work extended hours or weekends.

• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• May travel to support new business development and customer maintenance and travel to other KUAS locations.