Sr Electrical Eng - Defense GPS Satellite Simulation/Navigation

For over 70 years, Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) has been recognized as a leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics for customers worldwide. The company's unique balance of commercial and government customers allows it to maintain stability in a volatile marketplace. Leveraging developments across both markets enables Rockwell Collins to reduce costs, extend product viability, and enhance the capabilities of its systems.
Sr Electrical Design Engineer is needed in the Government Systems Advanced Navigation Systems group to perform hardware design engineering tasks in the areas of GPS satellite simulation systems and alternative navigation systems development. Advanced Navigation Systems develops proof of concept and prototype hardware for new technology evaluation at government test ranges. Candidate must be able to work with the systems engineers to develop and document detailed hardware requirements, architecture and design. Experience in low level hardware design of FPGA and DSP based circuit boards is required. Candidate will work closely with draftsmen to develop schematics and will be responsible for directing technicians in troubleshooting prototype hardware. Experience in writing embedded software is desired as well as working with optical components and lasers. Candidate must have a minimum of 4 years experience directly-related to the design, development and validation of digital hardware. Candidate must also have excellent communications and teamwork skills and the desire to participate on a results-oriented team with other highly skilled professional engineers.


The ideal candidate must have the following demonstrated skills:


1) Good writing and documentation skills to be able to correctly capture requirements and design information;
2) Working knowledge of all hardware engineering tasks, including requirements, design, code, test and HW/SW integration and verification.
3) Extensive knowledge of hardware and embedded software designs along with developmental processes and emerging technologies;

4) Extensive knowledge in designing DSP and FPGA based digital circuitry
5) Working knowledge of telecom laser and optical components

7) Possess working knowledge and experience developing product in a structured design process such as the Rockwell Collins' Technical Consistent Process (TCP)

8) Experience with developing bids and proposals
9) Willingness to travel if needed



Candidate must have held or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance (at a minimum).


REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in applicable engineering or science field or six years related exempt experience plus six years related exempt experience.