Electrical/Components Engineer

2 months ago

Pine Brook, United States Kearfott Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About Us:

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

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


Electrical/Components Engineer

What You Will Do:

The Electrical/Components Engineer is responsible for components management activities of electronics-based projects for use in the aerospace and defense markets. The position requires an understanding of component applications in analog and digital circuits, power electronics, high speed digital interfaces, FPGA and DSPs. The position also requires understanding of thermal, vibration, radiation and electromagnetic stress effects on these devices.

The position is responsible for reviewing and interpreting electronic part requirements – technical- and programmatic-related and assist in selection and analysis from a component reliability perspective.

How You Will Do It:

General Functions

  • Support electrical/electronic design activities including component selection in terms of part performance, materials, construction, distribution/availability and cost.
  • Perform Obsolescence Management activities including making informed, alternate part recommendations to staff engineers.
  • Interface with part and component manufacturers to verify and validate OEM part numbers, qualified manufacturers, qualified manufacturer part numbers, part availability, alternate part numbers (and sources), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items, and other components.
  • Develop and maintain Kearfott electronic component databases.
  • Apply critical analysis of component manufacturer data sheets to identify suitability in Kearfott product applications.
  • Perform reliability analysis and application stress assessment using ANSYS, Matlab, and other CAE tools.
  • Apply relevant internal, industry and government standards.
  • Support product improvement/cost reduction initiatives.
  • Support design and analyses using Altium®, OrCad®, HyperLynx®, Pspice®, LTSpice® etc.
  • Generate requirements, specifications, and verification/validations procedures for electronic assemblies.
  • Participate as a member of a cross-functional project team including: mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians.
  • Support production, manufacturing, repair and product improvement initiatives.


What We Look For:

  • Adept in file management platforms including SVN (file version control), Sharepoint (file sharing) and cloud-based interfaces.
  • Able to apply formal enterprise document release and revision control processes.
  • Excellent presentation skills and presentation preparation (design reviews, marketing presentations, etc.).
  • Ability to effectively communicate, in writing and verbally, across all engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to lead effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Accept and positively respond to constructive criticism to improve personal and project performance.
  • Customer centric attitude.
  • Drive for results; action oriented.
  • BS Electrical Engineering or other applicable field required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in aerospace and/or defense engineering required, 5+ years of experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Paint, Sharepoint and Adobe® (PDF) software.
  • New product development experience.
  • 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

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

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