Engineer - Research Engineer - Electronics Design Engineer - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Key Skills

Altium, C Programming, C++, Design, Digital Transformation, Effective communication skills, Microsoft Office suites, Powerpoint, Python Programming, Spice

Job Description

Who We Are:

We develop electronics & embedded systems for vehicle and propulsion system R&D programs aimed at sustainable mobility. Clients are internal, commercial and government. Our growing team also supports SwRI’s space research by developing flight hardware.

Objectives of this Role:

• An entry level engineer to research, design, analyze, document, and troubleshoot various electronic systems,
• These systems may include analog, digital, and power electronics for data acquisition, digital communications, power management, and embedded control systems across various industries including vehicle powertrains and space flight systems.
• Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of analog and power electronics hardware for automotive, electrification and space applications.
• Support the full lifecycle design for related analog and power electronics in high reliability systems for multiple applications; define requirements, write specifications, perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; work with team of engineers.
• This position requires working with fellow staff, management, and clients to solve complex engineering problems.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Design electronic components, systems, and products including analog, digital, and power electronics.
• Utilize computer-aided design and engineering software for design and simulation of circuits, systems, printed circuit boards, and assemblies (Altium, SPICE).
• Analyze circuits, systems, and data for troubleshooting, reliability, and effectiveness.
• Work with various engineers, clients, and management to solve complex engineering problems and recommend designs, repairs, and modifications to achieve project goals.
• Provide technical support, instruction, and documentation to staff and clients.
• Knowledge of embedded programming and scripting languages (e.g. C, C++, Verilog, Python, TCL) a plus.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics preferred - related degrees in engineering appropriate when coupled with relevant on-the-job training and experience.
• 0-5 years: Circuit design (analog, digital, power)
• 0-3 years: Circuit analysis and simulation
• 0-3 years: General computer skills (Office, etc.)
• 0-3 years: Programming/Scripting a plus (e.g. C, C++, Verilog, Python, TCL)
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations: Ann Arbor, Michigan Or San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Powertrain Engineering home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.

For benefits information at all other locations, click here.