Design Engineer (Electrical) - Industry Leading Benefits Package

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor ✪ 4.6 • Full-time • Charlotte Hall, MD, United States, MD, United States • 11h ago

Overview:

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is focused on the design and development of rugged, high-performance electronics used in mission-critical defense applications with a strong emphasis on PCB layout and design. Experience or interest in RF circuit and antenna design is a significant plus.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of electronics design, with the ability to contribute across the full product development lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through production and sustainment.

Clearance:

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements:

GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Oral Communications: Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Written Communications: Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure: Setting priorities for your own work in order to meet a deadline, coordinating work with other units in order to meet a deadline and setting work priorities and determining work assignments for other workers in order to meet a deadline date.
Ability to work as a member of a team: Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish project objectives.
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: Ability to work independently, make decisions, plan operations, show job responsibility, and exercise initiative.
Displays technical ability by identifying complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Demonstrates ability to independently handle and lead a range of directed tasks and problems, such as establishing project objectives, evaluating alternatives, selecting approach for meeting requirements and resolving technical problems, with minimal guidance from program management and/or program technical leads.
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Through effective negotiation skills, consistently gains support of others, within and outside the organization for the implementation of proposed solutions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the design, development, fabrication, and quality assurance of electrical and electronic systems that will be used in austere operational environments.
Ability to learn and apply innovative technologies and techniques, within the electrical/electronic engineering discipline, toward to the products, processes, and capabilities.
Displays technical ability and confidence by identifying problems and evaluating appropriate solutions.
Demonstrates mature understanding of electrical engineering topics such as; analog/digital circuit design, embedded microcontroller design, and compact antenna design and integration.
Able to perform, document, and defend modeling and analysis.
Demonstrates mature knowledge and experience with test methodologies, diagnostic equipment, and software used to inspect, test, analyze, and resolve electrical systems and designs.

Responsibilities:

Conducts research, development, test, and integration of custom embedded systems and special communications capabilities.
Contributes to the development of rapid engineering solutions to emergent non-conventional threats, specializing in turning high-level requirements into engineering designs that integrate microelectronics with novel fabrication techniques.
Completes the design and development of electrical circuits, RF receivers, and electrically-small antenna designs with minimal oversight and guidance. Performs analog/digital circuit design, embedded microcontroller design, and compact antenna design and integration. Performs modeling of circuits, schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit assembly / fabrication techniques. Develop coding to enable electronic designs. Presents technical status and decisions during design reviews.
Supports integration and testing of developed products to ensure reliable functionality. Participates and leads developmental and verification testing, including extensive electromagnetic and environmental testing to enable rapid response to emergent Navy and national requirements.
Work with Project Lead(s) to analyze and refine requirements, perform alternative solutions by research and investigation, and identify technical risks.
Develop prototypes (in concert with technicians, as necessary) to prove out prototype designs
Coordinate with mechanical engineers regarding the integration of designs into customized mechanical packages
Develop documentation of design solutions and adhere to established configuration management processes

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred) Compensation:

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $85K - $105K (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits:

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?:

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!

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