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Chemring Energetic Devices

Senior Electrical Engineer, Electronic Safe and Arm Fire (ESAF)

downers grove, IL

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About this opportunity

Chemring Energetic Devices lists this Senior Electrical Engineer, Electronic Safe and Arm Fire (ESAF) opportunity in downers grove, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE OR IN PERSON

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

Description

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $102,500 - $138,500 annually. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer, Electronic Safe & Arm Fire (ESAF) at Chemring Energetic Devices holds technical accountability in developing new products and supporting existing legacy devices for electronic safe and arm fire product line. The Senior Electrical Engineer (ESAF) will be the specialist for development and qualification of electronic safe & arm devices.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop electronic safe and arm devices through qualification against specifications such as MIL-1316, MIL-1901 and RCC-319

Provide design leadership and act as the technical point of contact with customers and US safety boards

Design, build, test, and evaluate electronic prototypes

Conduct circuit simulation and produce electronic schematics, PCB design using CAD software such as Altium

Test and troubleshoot electronics for problems and propose solutions

Conduct compliance studies on electrical components against parts/material standards

Lead internal and customer driven technical meetings consisting of but not limited to System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and US government safety board reviews

Develop technical documentation including assembly and test procedures, presentations, SOWs, and BOMs.

Manage complex technical programs during all phases of the product’s life cycle

Support legacy production jobs through disposition of nonconforming hardware, updating build documentation, supporting product improvement initiatives, and assisting in failure investigations

Maintain customer management with little or no supervision

Assist in proposal development by generating and reviewing management, technical, and cost proposal volumes

Provide project status updates, both internal and external, when required

Assist with the identification of project risk (cost, schedule, technical) for assigned engineering efforts

Review customer requests, ensuring that they comply with project contractual agreements and don’t evolve into scope creep

Serve as a resource for less experienced engineers who seek answers to best-practice or program-related questions

Perform the above functions in relation to project schedules throughout Concept, Design, Development, Pre-Production, and Production

Other Job Functions

Follow all company policies and procedures

Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Supervisory Responsiblities

N/A

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Masters preferred

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in electronic fuze, ignition safety devices, or flight termination system development

Minimum of 7 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of postgraduate education and experience

Minimum of 7 years’ related experience modeling and simulation utilities including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink

Minimum of 7 years’ related experience in module design including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout

Minimum of 7 year’s related experience participating in a test environment, including creating test procedures

Previous project engineering experience is required

Skills And Qualifications

Lawful US Person (ITAR restrictions)

Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices

Experience and industry knowledge with a background in energetics, prime commercial contractors in the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense industries, preferred, including DoD, NASA, the USAF, and USN desired; experience with similar devices applicable to missiles and space is preferred

Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit design, and system integration

Experience with module design including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout

Experience with schematic capture and/or board layout utilities including Altium and PADS

Experience with modeling and simulation utilities including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink

Experience with general design best practices including EMI suppression, ESD protection, and short circuit protection

Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement

Understanding design analysis methods, such as power analysis, circuit tolerance analysis, reliability analysis, and general engineering calculations

Experience in test environments, including test planning, procedure development, and data evaluation

Experience troubleshooting using standard lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, and meters

Proficiency with engineering software, design tools, and testing equipment

Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement

Familiar with principles of systems engineering

Knowledge of procedures in a safety-focused organization and familiarity with HSE fundamentals is required

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to direct and document design and test activities

Experience with pyrotechnic devices, energetic materials, or high-pressure gas systems, preferred

Familiar with principles of systems engineering

Ability to make decisions with an analytical approach; a degree of creativity and latitude is expected

Technical thinker but also pragmatic; quick learner and agile; willing to get involved in detail

Ability to change focus to address multiple tasks/projects

Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to easily communicate, influence, and build relationships with others

Physical And Other Requirements

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Routine and extensive use of a computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEOC Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

CED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Worksite address

downers grove, IL, 60516, US

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