Electrical Engineer III

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Who We Are

Orion Space Solutions (Orion) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion is a leader in the "New Space" small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and businesspeople dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.

• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope following detailed instructions.
• Performs an assortment of complex engineering duties such as the planning of manufacturing and the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical apparatus.
• Provides existing support to activities in the use of electrical devices and energy for commercial, domestic, and industrial use.
• Design and develop electronics and circuits.
• Perform product testing and create models and prototypes.
• Develop and document electronic schematics for products.
• Performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric or electronic components, equipment, systems, facilities, and machinery used in generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy for domestic, commercial, and industrial consumption.
• Works directly with engineers in other disciplines to augment production size and value.
• May provide work leadership and training to lower level professional and technical staff.
• May act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on most complex projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Must BE ABLE TO OBTAIN and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Excellent documentation skills, including the preparation of Test Procedures & Reports, Interface Control Documents, and ECOs.
• Extensive experience in prototype development, debug, and test in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with various communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CAN).
• Proficiency in high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit design, troubleshooting, and an excellent grasp of EE principles.
• Experience in system and sub-system testing including test design, procedure definitions, procurement, assembly, execution, analysis & reporting
• Knowledge of cable and wire harness design
• Experience with flight hardware safety protocols such as Electrostatic Discharge, clean room practices and critical lifting operations
• Ability to travel to support meetings with customer and potential testing
• Ability to work in a tight-knit team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space flight hardware Assembly, Integration and Test
• Experience with satellite electrical system concepts such as power and energy budgets, telemetry, flight software controls, and electronics thermal management.
• Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches, and other electrical ground support equipment
• Strong understanding of the subsystems required in a spacecraft electrical system.
• Background in RF communication subsystem and/or component design including antennas, with a solid foundation in RF principles.
• Knowledge of battery-based power systems, including power management, power switching, charging, and battery safety.
• Familiarity with DSP and microcontroller firmware development in C.
• Familiarity with design analysis and simulation tools (WCA/WCCA, Reliability, Radiation, Spice).
• Understanding of signal and power integrity (SI/PI).
• Familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.