Electrical Engineer

Axient is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our customer in San Antonio Texas. 

The Electrical Engineer will provide direct technical expertise support to the Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center (AFNWC) NDW organization for the Weapon Storage and Security System (WS3), Vault Management Program (VMP), and Disablement Management System (DMS) Mod programs.

Candidates must have a Top-Secret Clearance to start. 

To excel at this position, you will:

• Be responsible for overseeing the electrical engineering related aspects of the program and have demonstrated expertise in engineering concepts and processes.
• Support the research, planning, design, development, testing and evaluation of electrical components, systems, and products.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings in support of design, development, production, and testing.
• Identify and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Document and recommend solutions to electrical components, systems, and products.
• Analyze electronic circuits through simulation and/or analysis to recommend component substitutions or redesign solutions.
• Identify program problems and assist in establishing solutions and improve processes.
• Provide support in maintaining and improving the design of existing electrical components, systems, and products; this also includes identifying, analyzing, and resolving obsolescence issues.
• Plan, perform, and direct engineering activities to ensure design, production, and testing conform to design specifications and requirements.
• Be responsible for gathering, compiling, and maintaining technical data (e.g., test results, engineering design changes, engineering drawings, engineering documentation; etc.) for analysis and evaluation.
• Support the engineering team in execution of various program activities to include participating in program reviews; interacting, communicating, and presenting to stakeholders; performing and providing engineering analysis and evaluation; reviewing and providing inputs to test plans/procedures and reports, technical data packages (e.g. technical requirements, engineering drawings, models, and diagrams; specifications/standards; etc.), and engineering related program documentation (e.g. Systems Engineering Plan, Security Strategy, Configuration Management Plan, Lifecycle Sustainment Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan; etc.); test execution and witnessing; system maintenance and troubleshooting; configuration control; and risk management.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 5 + years of experience designing, developing, building, analyzing, testing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems
• Experience leading teams and collaborating with key partners
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal communication, written and quantitative analytical skills, including technical writing skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS office applications, i.e., MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, some overseas, must have a current passport.
• Must possess a Top-Secret Clearance. 

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of the nuclear enterprise mission, programs, procedures, and environment is a plus.
• Working knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes and procedures is a plus.

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols