Electrical Engineer (Motor Controls)

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems including optical systems, batteries, and sensors.
• Build hardware prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful designs into production.
• Perform trade studies and physics-based analysis to solve "blue-sky" engineering problems.
• Manage vendor relationships and conduct market research for component selection and integration.
• Lead design reviews and execute comprehensive hardware test plans.
• Conduct rapid evaluations of engineering concepts across various technical fields.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers at various test sites.

What we're looking for

• Must have a BS, MS, or PhD in an engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Requires 3+ years of electrical/design experience in a professional setting.
• Experience in PCB design using ECAD tools like Altium or KiCAD is required.
• Must have hands-on prototyping skills including soldering, board assembly, and harnessing.
• Required experience with controls, actuation, robotics, or motor/servo drive systems.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and manipulate schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Requires proficiency in engineering first principles for decision making and problem solving.