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Electrical Engineer

Fenix Group
Full-time
On-site
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Description

Essential Job Functions

  • Lead Electrical Hardware Design activities for Fenix’s suite of Battlefield of Things™ communication solutions (LTE, 5G, MANET) throughout the full development life cycle including conception, prototype, qualification/certification, and full-rate production.
  • Perform preliminary design activities - including solution architecture development, block diagram creation, trade studies, and design reviews.
  • Perform detailed analog and digital design activities - including simulations, modeling, component research/selection, schematic capture, design analysis, prototype tests, and design reviews.
  • Perform PCB layout to include design for current, highspeed data, cross talk, EMI, ESD, Impedance control requirements, length matching, and Signal integrity.
  • Design for and take into consideration Design for Test, Design for Manufacturability, Environmental factors, EMI/EMC performance, and qualification testing.
  • Provide troubleshooting support to manufacturing in support of product launch and maintenance of line.
  • Participate in field test events or customer demonstrations
  • Work alongside other disciplines and organizational barriers as a team member to develop products in an efficient and collaborative manner.
  • Develop, execute, and document project assignments, working independently to meet committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and guidelines.


Requirements

Qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; experience may be substituted for education.

Experience

  • A minimum of 8+ years related work experience required
  • Experience designing for environmental complex environments (EMI, vibration, water, etc.)
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Refined oral and written communication skills
  • Possesses knowledge of design, prototyping, and manufacturing
  • Fine pitch soldering or BGA reflow is a plus 
  • Design and documentation in Altium 
  • Solidworks PDM is a plus

Skills

  • Proficiency in Altium Schematic Capture and PCB
  • SPICE or similar circuit simulation software
  • Experience with MATLAB
  • Rapid Prototype Design
  • Experience MIL-STD 810 Testing and Validation
  • Strong hardware background with an emphasis Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
  • Micropython or C++ is a plus

Other Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen 
  • Work Authorization / Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret level clearance
  • Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

What We Offer You

  • An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact
  • Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family. 
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
  • Professional Development
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays through the calendar year.


An Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Fenix Group is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.