Analog Engineer (Aerospace-DC/DC power conversion)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAcara Solutions, one of the country's largest aerospace staffing services firms, is helping our national aerospace manufacturing client find an Analog Engineer to join their firm in the Bothell, WA region as a direct salaried employee. The salary range is $150K
- $168K+ with the sweet spot of around $155K.
This is a hybrid position that will allow up to 3 days from home and 2 in the office each week.
The Analog Engineer will use established procedures and work under limited supervision to perform assigned tasks by working cross
-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers. Driven to establish continuous process improvements to drive productivity and resolve ambiguity. Provide reliable engineering design and analysis services for DC/DC power converters and filters for space and Hi
-rel applications including responsibility for technical proposals, requirements management, detailed architecture of topology and control, detailed circuit design and analyses (including familiarity with part selection and design concepts associated with radiation hardened / tolerant circuitry), product performance, customer presentations, schedule, and cost requirements. Will have expert knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program. Drives Dfx : Design for reliability, manufacturability, safety, cost , testability, and compliance. May lead a team of engineers on assigned projects. Mentor lesser experienced engineers.

• Work with cross
  -functional team to specify and develop DC/DC power supplies for Hi
  -Rel and Space applications
• Develop requirements that drive analog power designs and verification test plans
• Detailed analog design, simulation, and analysis of DC/DC power converters that incorporate effects of radiation
• Coordinate testing of components, design elements, and end
  -item converters.
• Keep up to date on latest test requirements, technologies, and trends in radiation effects community.

Required Skills / Qualifications:BSEEMin 5 years of experience in DC/DC power conversion design and circuit analysis/modeling This experience should include:

• Design Analysis experience using SIMETRIX, SIMPLIS, and or LT Spice is highly desired
• Understanding of analog controlled PWM power topologies
• Experience in analog spice modeling and circuit simulation tools
• Experience with TID, ELDRS, SEE, and Displacement Damage (DD) testing.
• Radiation hardened components and analysis
• Understand the effects of proton, neutron, and gamma radiation on bipolar and MOS technologies

This is an ITAR facility, U.S. Persons required.
Preferred: MSEEWorse Case Analysis, Stress and Derating, Mean Time Between Failures, Failure Mode Effects and AnalysisMil
-Spec and/or Space qualified product experienceFamiliarity with thick film hybrid processes for power conversion circuits
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F
-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.Company DescriptionAcara understands that finding that rewarding next step along your career path can be challenging. We also understand the legwork that goes into being your career advocate. Our award-winning recruiters focus on the candidate experience, getting to know you and your goals, both long- and short-term. They get to know your skills and your growth trajectory so that they not only can represent you in front of our more than 1,000 customers with opportunities across North America, but also connect you with the best-fit role. After all, optimal workforce experiences come when employees are matched with companies who need—and value—their skills and contributions.

That’s why, for over 60 years, we’ve engaged our candidates with a high-touch, consultative approach that affords us a clear vision of ideal career paths, and it’s why we consistently gain the trust of our employees and customers alike. Acara is in the business of scouting talent, evaluating human potential, recognizing commonalities between people and employers, and changing lives in the process. Because in an increasingly commoditized world, we believe some things still deserve a personal touch. Finding the best-fit jobs for you is one of them.Company DescriptionAcara understands that finding that rewarding next step along your career path can be challenging. We also understand the legwork that goes into being your career advocate. Our award-winning recruiters focus on the candidate experience, getting to know you and your goals, both long- and short-term. They get to know your skills and your growth trajectory so that they not only can represent you in front of our more than 1,000 customers with opportunities across North America, but also connect you with the best-fit role. After all, optimal workforce experiences come when employees are matched with companies who need—and value—their skills and contributions.\r\n\r\nThat’s why, for over 60 years, we’ve engaged our candidates with a high-touch, consultative approach that affords us a clear vision of ideal career paths, and it’s why we consistently gain the trust of our employees and customers alike. Acara is in the business of scouting talent, evaluating human potential, recognizing commonalities between people and employers, and changing lives in the process. Because in an increasingly commoditized world, we believe some things still deserve a personal touch. Finding the best-fit jobs for you is one of them.]]>