Advanced Electrical Engineer

ACARA Solutions and our client in Annapolis Junction, MD. have a contract-to-hire hybrid position available

Here's what you'd do:

• This position involves interacting with optical, mechanical, and software design teams to assist in the overall development of systems
• Planning and leading electrical engineering root cause analysis for electrical issues
• Conducting experimental tests
• Evaluating results to formulate and implement solutions to issues
• Contributing to the generation and maintenance of documentation
• Specifying, selecting, and qualifying active and passive components
• Developing and benchmarking system performance models
• Developing and implementing test procedures, evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science or Engineering, or Mathematics
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering and computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical assembly and test, communications-related tools (BERT, sampling oscilloscope, OSA)
• Minimum 5 years of High-speed and mixed-signal RF design experience (A/D, D/A, opamp).
• Minimum 5 years of Panel and power electronics design experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with R&D rapid turnaround, including concept, design, modeling, prototype, vendor interface, and test
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading small teams, interacting with customers, and presenting technical information to a variety of audiences

• Master's Degree
• Proven mixed signal circuit design and analysis skills.
• HyperLynx, Cadence, or LTspice
• Xpedition or Allegro
• Data rates 3 Gbps and above
• SMPS, power entry modules, and transient suppression
• Familiarity with software development. C++, Matlab, VHDL, Python
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for themselves and others

Additional Information :

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.