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IGNITE

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

IGNITE, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Job Description Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Principal Electrical Engineer – Huntsville, AL Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Chief Engineer office and apply your expertise across multiple programs developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and countermeasures in support of creating realistic test environments for the nation’s missile defense systems.

Responsibilities

Support the TC Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test, including requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis, and reporting

Maintain Interface Control Documents, perform expert analysis of target reentry and launch vehicle system design, and apply engineering rigor to failure review boards

Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts across multiple technical areas to develop engineering analysis and recommendations to senior leadership

Review proposed designs of electrical systems and components for target missile systems, including circuit design, PCB layout, and system integrations

Innovate and implement solutions to complex engineering challenges

Conduct thorough testing and validation of electrical systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance standards

Develop and execute test plans, analyze test results to identify and resolve issues

Collaborate with software engineers, mechanical engineers, and other team members to integrate electrical systems with other components in the target missile system

Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time

Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns

Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering and target missile systems

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of target missile system design and performance

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in STEM field with strong preference for Electrical Engineering

12+ years of relevant experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD program or project

Active DoD Secret security clearance

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must be a U.S. citizen

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes

Experience supporting MDA flight test, analysis, and review

Experience with the development of rocket motors, ground support launch equipment, and reentry vehicles

Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks

Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

Security Clearance Requirements Must have an active Secret Security Clearance and be able to hold an active Security Clearance at the Secret Level.

Education Requirements Master’s Degree in STEM Discipline.

Additional Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen and able to hold an active Security Clearance at the Secret Level.

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing

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