About this opportunity
Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space- lists this Chief Electrical Engineer opportunity in mukilteo, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full Time Professional Mukilteo, WA, US
Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $210,000.00 Annually
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.
Designs and delivers dependable hypersonic/strategic missile defense systems, integrating multiple technologies into unified, mission-ready hardware supporting demanding environments.
As Chief Electrical Engineer, you provide technical leadership for electrical and electronic system development, establish engineering standards and practices, mentor engineering personnel, and guide technical direction across programs. You ensure technical integrity from concept through detailed design, integration, testing, qualification, production, and deployment while supporting customer engagements and company growth.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership, guidance, mentorship, and direction to Electrical Engineers across programs.
Define and drive electrical system architectures, including cross-functional requirements allocation and interface development.
Oversee electrical designs for feasibility, performance, reliability, manufacturability, safety, cost, and compliance.
Lead electrical concept, design, and technical reviews, providing direction on major decisions and complex issues.
Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards, design practices, guidelines, tools, and training.
Oversee PCB, circuit, power, harness, and interconnect design, considering ESD, EMI/EMC, grounding, bonding, shielding, signal integrity, and thermal environments.
Evaluate technical risks, uncertainty, and tradeoffs associated with electrical requirements, architectures, and designs.
Provide technical direction for complex electrical engineering problems and resolution of cross-functional issues.
Oversee electrical integration, testing, qualification, verification, and troubleshooting.
Support customer technical relationships, proposals, presentations, and business development activities.
Required Qualifications
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
10+ years technical experience plus 3+ years management or technical leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex electrical engineering efforts and developing system architectures.
Experience with electrical/electronic systems, PCB design, and harness/interconnect design.
Knowledge of military specifications and applicable aerospace and IPC standards.
Ability to evaluate technical risk and solve complex problems without established solutions.
Experience with electrical engineering tools such as Altium and PSpice/LTspice.
Excellent communication, leadership, mentorship, and customer relationship skills.
A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
mukilteo, WA, 98275, US
Who can apply
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