Electrical Engineer
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Electrical Engineer at KIHOMAC providing systems engineering and lifecycle support for DoD programs, translating user requirements into system specifications and supporting test and evaluation.
About this role
Expertise and Functions
Systems Engineering & Lifecycle Support:
- Conduct systems engineering reviews and analyses across all lifecycle phases including concept development, engineering and manufacturing development, production, deployment, and operations & support
- Translate DoD user requirements into system requirements to guide design, development, fabrication, and evaluation efforts
- Review system design baselines to assess architecture and interoperability requirements
- Support development of system specifications and architecture documentation
- Analyze engineering change proposals, specifications, and vendor submissions and provide recommendations to the Government
Electrical Engineering & Technical Analysis:
- Apply electrical engineering principles to system design, validation, and performance assessment
- Conduct lifecycle cost evaluations of systems and components
- Support risk tracking, issue resolution, and technical working groups
- Contribute to technical planning documentation and alternative solution evaluations
Test & Evaluation (T&E) Support:
- Conduct T&E planning, execution, analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with operational requirements
- Evaluate availability and capability of DoD and civilian test resources
- Coordinate scheduling and utilization of required test assets
- Design, document, and support execution of certification and compliance activities
- Program & FMS Support:
- Provide engineering support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts as required
- Support program objectives in alignment with acquisition and sustainment milestones
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required
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Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
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Additional direct experience required without degree
Experience:
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3+ years of experience in a related field required
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3+ years working in the DoD sector
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Experience and/or training in:
- Electrical circuit analysis
- RF chain specialties (antenna design, high-power transmitters/amplifiers, receiver processing)
- Electro-mechanical controls
- Modeling and simulation in electrical engineering applications
- Hands-on electrical system test and evaluation
- Foreign Ground Radar systems or related DoD applications
- DoD acquisition processes including technical data package development, sustainment, and configuration management principles
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Familiarity With
- Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat Operations
- Live aircrew training and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) development
- Range infrastructure architectures and systems
- Foreign ground radar technologies
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have an active Secret clearance
Physical Requirements:
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Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
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Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
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Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
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Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Skills
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