Electrical Hardware Development Engineer

Thales - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Thales is seeking an Electrical Hardware Development Engineer to join our Navigation and non-radar Surveillance (NAS) business segment located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position is critical as it involves designing and developing schematics, circuits, and hardware for circuit boards, with a strong emphasis on both Analog and Digital circuitry. The NAS business segment is a part of the Thales Land and Air Systems Global Business Unit, which is renowned for its solutions that are utilized by over two-thirds of all planes globally for safe takeoff and landing. Our Ground Navigation portfolio includes the latest generation of ground-based navigational aids (NAVAIDs) such as ILS, DME, TACAN, and VOR, as well as non-radar surveillance systems like ADS-B. With more than 10,000 NAVAIDs and non-radar surveillance systems installed in 180 countries, Thales is a world leader in this market. In this role, you will be responsible for taking ideas from concept through requirement generation, design, development, and into manufacturing. You will create component-level schematics and designs, oversee the development of printed wiring boards (PWBs), and review designs generated by other engineers. Leading Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) will also be part of your responsibilities, along with updating previous circuit designs for obsolescence as needed. You will design component-level circuitry utilizing op-amps, transistors, ADCs, DACs, filters, and other complex integrated circuits (ICs). Additionally, you will be involved in designing next-generation Navigation and Surveillance Electronic systems at the schematic and PCB/PWB level for Analog, Digital, and RF circuits. The position requires performing systems and subsystem hardware integration and testing, as well as debugging PCB analog, digital, and RF circuits using various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. Mentoring and being mentored by other engineers and technicians to enhance overall skill levels is also expected. You will be responsible for scheduling and tracking project progress, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop schematics, circuits, and hardware for circuit boards with an emphasis on Analog & Digital circuitry.
• Create component-level schematics and designs, providing oversight of the development of printed wiring boards (PWBs).
• Review designs generated by other engineers and lead Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Update previous circuit designs for obsolescence as required.
• Design component-level circuitry utilizing op-amps, transistors, ADCs, DACs, filters, and other complex ICs.
• Design next-generation Navigation & Surveillance Electronic systems at the schematic & PCB/PWB level for Analog, Digital, and RF circuits.
• Perform systems and subsystem hardware integration and testing.
• Test and debug PCB analog, digital, and RF circuits using test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Mentor and be mentored by other engineers & technicians to advance overall skill levels.
• Schedule and track project progress.

Requirements

• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in the development/design of highly reliable analog electronics.
• Proven ability to perform creative synthesis/analysis.
• Proficient in quickly learning and executing advanced design and/or analysis techniques.
• Knowledgeable with closed loop control systems and electronic hardware design.
• Experience with design, testing, and verification/validation of analog hardware.
• Self-starter and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.