Electrical Engineer - Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer will work with a team developing new electro-mechanical products and testing them for safety and efficiency. Their duties include using design software to produce PCB layouts, schematics, electrical drawings, embedded software and overseeing the integration of their designs (MPP).

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Research, design, prototype, and implement electrical instruments, facilities, components, or systems to support new and existing commercial and military simulation trainers.
• Design multi-layer PCBs with CAD/CAE software for integration into mechanical assemblies. 
• Digital and analog circuit design, component selection, and prototyping.
• Embedded programming on microcontrollers.
• Assist with product development, product manufacturing, system integration, and process improvements.
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps.
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies.
• Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.
• Supervising or training project team members.
• Estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation.
• Maintaining electrical equipment.
• Working with a variety of technicians.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements

• Completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Substitutions: Four (4) years of professional experience can be substituted for two (2) years of the educational requirements.
• Proficient with mixed signal circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded programming.
• Skilled at hand soldering for prototyping.
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to electrical engineering
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Department of Defense.

Essential Mental Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Must be able to work effectively on a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Essential Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee may occasionally lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Equipment/Software/Tools Used

• Computer, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Basic computer operating system (Linux, Windows)
• CAD, PCB design software.
• Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Oscilloscope, AC/DC power supplies, Multimeter, Soldering Iron

* US Government security clearance may be required and candidate must be eligible.

*Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.

Our Heritage:

Founded in 1998 by an engineer, AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems integration and full-service modeling and simulation small business. Since our beginning, AVT's highly specialized staff of engineers has included some of the top leaders in the simulation industry. With an average of over 20 years of simulation experience, our dedicated staff provides specialized solutions for customers requiring on point solutions to complex problems.

AVT has always been a company that strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services. Our core values are so very important to us as a company. They guide us towards success. They make us a great company to work for and a strong partner to work with.

- People First
- Mission Excellence
- Do the Right Thing
- Commitment

People First is our first and most important core value because we firmly believe the success of AVT is directly related to supporting our employees. We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.

We’re looking for candidates that embody these core values, know how to have fun while working hard, and think they would thrive in an environment like ours. If you’re a self-motivated individual, then come join AVT. Come make your difference.

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