Kearfott Corporation, a global avionics, motion control and navigation supplier for over 100 years, 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 vehicles, 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.

SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-PCB DESIGN

Candidate will be a key member of the design engineering team responsible for supporting all aspects of electronics and system development including electronic schematic generation, procurement/kitting of parts for prototype builds as well as lab support of the engineering teams debug and integration efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Mechanical packaging and system development including printed wiring board (PWB) and flextape designs, cast and machine part drawings, circuit card assembly drawings and thermal and dynamic analysis

• Design printed wiring boards / Flextapes- Familiar with both Military and Industry design standards

• Interface with subcontractors of PWB's and circuit card assemblies (CCA) and casting and machining houses

• Will support customer-funded contracts as well as IR&D-funded contracts.

• Will require working knowledge of addressing EMI/EMC environments

Required Skills

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and experience in printed wiring board / Flextape design - Familiar with both Military and Industry design standards.
• Familiarity with designing PWB’s utilizing buried capacitors and high speed signals.
• Circuit card assembly - Familiar with surface mount design and assembly processes.
• Experience with use of PWB CAD software including design rule checking.
• Experience with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong computer skills.
• Familiarity with schematic capture software required (Altium tool preferred).
• Understanding of electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with electrical components and circuit cards.
• Team player.
• Results driven, action oriented.

Required Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• At least 7+ years experience in electronics design, development or repair
• High school or equivalent; Associates degree, technical school or military training preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available
• Must be a US Citizen or be a US Permanent Residence Card Holder

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and experience in printed wiring board / Flextape design - Familiar with both Military and Industry design standards.
• Familiarity with designing PWB’s utilizing buried capacitors and high speed signals.
• Circuit card assembly - Familiar with surface mount design and assembly processes.
• Experience with use of PWB CAD software including design rule checking.
• Experience with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong computer skills.
• Familiarity with schematic capture software required (Altium tool preferred).
• Understanding of electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with electrical components and circuit cards.
• Team player.
• Results driven, action oriented.