Kearfott Corporation, a global avionics motion control and navigation supplier, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial control components.  Our inertial guidance and navigation systems control military and commercial aircraft, military land vehicles, missiles, marine applications, satellites, and space instruments.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force.  Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.  For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidate will be a key member of a technical team responsible for the development, design, and testing of high-reliability electronics for inertial navigation systems.

This is a mid-level technical position, responsible for electrical circuit design emphasizing component selection and application analysis. Includes circuit architecture, performing trade studies, presenting materials for peer review, and for seeing development activities through integration, qualification and into production. Must be familiar with circuit design and analysis using industry-standard analysis tools.

Position responsibilities include producing documented circuit design that meet and trace to system requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Digital and analog circuit design for performance, signal integrity, EMI
• Component analysis emphasizing component worst-case, stress and reliability analysis
• Organize, develop and conduct research studies, investigations, or analyses directed toward the solution of moderately complex technical problems.
• Gather, correlate and analyze technical information necessary to the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Prepare reports, charts, graphs and other documents.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to evaluate system requirements, perform trade studies, architect assemblies and establish design verification test specifications.
• Analog and digital design skills including high-speed bus and peripherals (UART, SPI)
• Knowledge of layout techniques for signal integrity and EMI
• Test and Lab Instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Oral, written and electronic communication skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years in electronics design and development
• Microsoft Office
• Engineering Tools: Spice modeling, Mathcad/Matlab a plus
• Bonus: Altium schematic/layout tools
• Bonus: Experience with defense/aerospace hardware/environments, MILSTDs
• Bonus: DOORS requirements management software experience
• Bonus: Team/group/project leadership experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be able to work on U.S. government policies

Kearfott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to considering all applicants for employment without bias to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT OUR PINE BROOK, NJ FACILITY. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Required Skills Required Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two years of related tractor/trailer driving experience preferred, but not required.
• Must maintain a CDL A or CDL B license.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• MVR must meet company and DOT standards.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Willing to train employees who may not have driving experience must currently maintain a CDL A or CDL B license.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of trucks and related equipment to be operated.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records, and read blueprints or other project documents.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• Must be familiar with securing heavy equipment and other over dimensional loads.
• Ability to professionally interact with customers, collect payments and assist with issues that may arise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of extensions chutes, stretching, sitting/driving, shifting gears, and covering/uncovering load when applicable.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to lift hood of truck unassisted; up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Able to climb in and out of truck 3-4 steps (elevated 4+ feet into cab). (Could be in and out of truck 20-30 times per day).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.