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Cherokee CRC, LLC

Electrical Engineer - Senior

Cherokee CRC, LLC, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090

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Electrical Engineer – Mechanical Design This position requires an active

TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI)

clearance with the ability to obtain a

Counterintelligence polygraph

to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Cherokee Analytics is seeking an Electrical engineer to support our government client.

Compensation & Benefits Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities

Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements

Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications

Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter

Electronics design from schematic capture, PCB layout, to test planning and implementation

Test and troubleshoot prototypes and provide customer technical support

Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing

Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power, and cost

Support and maintain existing products

Key member of the Engineering and Development team

Collaborate and implement designs with other project team members

Understand circuit schematics and electronic component datasheets

Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration

Validate design by simulations and tests on a prototype level

Translate design by simulations and tests on a prototype level

Translate user and customer needs into documented technical specifications

Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed

Design test fixtures and documented test processes

Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers

Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in electro‑mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering

5+ years of experience as a mechanical or electro‑mechanical engineer or equivalent

Three years of experience in electronic systems design

Experience in 3D computer‑aided design (CAD) modeling tools (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)

Ability to design mechanical concepts and translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements

Familiar with Agile engineering processes

Experience in multi‑layer PCB design and microelectronic components

Proven background in embedded C or C derived language development for microcontrollers

Comprehensive knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test and documentation

Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding

High/low temperature electronics design

Precision soldering

Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics

Proficient in schematic capture (Altium) and PCB layout

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings and wire lists

Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers and scales

Circuit layout tools: high density PCB layout; test equipment including oscilloscopes logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters

Testing and troubleshooting software, embedded system using C/C++, PCB layout

Embedded software development

Low power design (for battery powered devices)

Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology

Electro‑mechanical assembly skills

Use of GITLAB, engineering design and drawings (SolidWorks), MATLAB, or similar engineering tools

Documentation and technical writing skills

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information Cherokee Analytics (CA) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CA, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Legal Disclaimer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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