Sr Electrical Engineer - Hardware Test

Disability Solutions - Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Kansas City, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position provides engineering support to advanced manufacturing processes that require specialized qualifications, knowledge, and skills. The role involves project management, design, development, evaluation, and quality control functions on complex engineering projects. The individual will regularly offer innovative solutions to significant technical problems, applying mathematical, physical science, and advanced engineering technologies to achieve engineering objectives. The position allows for considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of assignments, and the individual is recognized as an authority within their area of expertise, showcasing a wide versatility of experience and capability. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with design agencies, support organizations, and internal/external customer representatives. The engineer will determine the acceptability of designs, processes, and materials in collaboration with design agencies and quality teams, negotiating necessary changes. Active participation in design reviews, collaboration meetings, and Product Realization Teams is expected. The role also involves evaluating and implementing innovations and technological advancements that improve quality, reduce flow time, enhance productivity, and ensure operational reliability. The engineer will drive the rapid resolution of component, system, and flight test anomalies through research, development, and execution of experiments, collaborating with both internal and external technical resources. Proficiency in root cause analysis of complex systems is essential, as is interaction with design agencies and suppliers to resolve moderate to complex design, development, production, and acceptance issues. Additionally, the engineer will mentor and develop others to balance workloads, accommodate surge support, reduce single-point expertise risks, and ensure a pipeline of technical talent. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with design agencies, support organizations, and internal/external customer representatives.
• Determine acceptability of designs, processes, and materials in partnership with design agencies and quality teams, negotiating related changes.
• Participate actively in design reviews, collaboration meetings, and Product Realization Teams.
• Evaluate and implement innovations and technological advancements to improve quality, reduce flow time, enhance productivity, and ensure operational reliability.
• Drive rapid resolution of component, system, and flight test anomalies through research, development, and execution of experiments.
• Conduct root cause analysis in complex systems and interact with design agencies and suppliers to resolve design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Mentor and develop others to balance workloads and ensure a technical talent pipeline.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q level security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program or a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from an accredited program.
• Six or more years of experience in Engineering or related technical activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Direct experience with a variety of test equipment used to troubleshoot and repair electrical devices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to positively influence others and create a passion for excellence.
• Exhibits a bias for action with follow-through on commitments and multitasking that results in high customer service performance.
• Telemetry product experience and expertise including developing testing methods, limits, and writing testing product specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both technical and business information to all levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to Six Sigma/Lean methodologies, quality, ES&H, and Honeywell core values at work and in the community.
• Experience leading projects to successful outcomes.
• Familiarity with project management concepts and tools.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert certification.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.