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Cruz Associates, Inc. Electrical Engineer in Ft. Eustis, Virginia
Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA (www.cruzinc.us) has a position open and is looking for qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineer. The job location is Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE), Virginia in support of the U.S. Army Development Command’s Technology Development Directorate – Aviation (TDD-A) Engineering Design and Analysis Branch (ED&A).
Scope: Provide electrical engineering analysis and support services for multiple Army and Special Operations aircraft and their associated mission equipment. Successful performance requires knowledge of aircraft and component level design, qualification and testing specifications and methods and airworthiness requirements. Areas of focus include system electrical design support; instrumentation electrical design; electrical loads analysis (ELA) of new systems, instrumentation, electrical testing (EMC/EMI) support; laboratory/bench test development and testing; producing ELA reports suitable for airworthiness approval; and supporting flight testing by developing instrumentation plans and interpreting flight test data.
Responsibilities:
Develop multiple ELA reports and flight test instrumentation plans for multiple aircraft projects.
Evaluate electrical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs.
Apply knowledge of electrical theory and materials.
Confirm system and product specifications by designing feasibility and testing methods.
Ensure system and product quality by evaluating testing methods; by testing finished- product and system capabilities; and by confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
Perform engineering design evaluations.
Identify and assist with documentation of functional requirements for assigned projects.
Analyze research and development plans.
Conduct research for system-related information as directed.
Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and briefings.
Identify potential risks and appropriate courses of action should technical issues arise, or user requirements change.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Knowledge of Parametric Technology Pro-Engineer/CREO CAD software.
Working knowledge of the Army's airworthiness processes.
Experience in developing system descriptions and developing Technical Data Packages.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering or electrical engineer technology.
Ability to obtain Secret or Interim Secret security clearance.