Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance

McBride is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes business strategy development, program management, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations. At McBride, we are passionate about creating opportunities rather than waiting for them, because the wait may last forever. Our passion has allowed for exponential growth over the past several years with much more growth expected in the coming months. This growth provides a tremendous opportunity for those interested in a consulting career within an entrepreneurial culture. Our culture focuses less on titles and more on a value commitment to each McBride consultant in driving the best ideas and corresponding results in client service. Through our consensus model, each consultant has the opportunity to make an immediate impact rather than wait years to be heard. Come join us Job DescriptionMcBride has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/ESDI). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. ResponsibilitiesIn this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter. In this position you will provide Electrical Engineering support for programs and projects. Support involves all the system engineering research, design, development, installation, testing, and operation aspects of the systems under the responsibility of the IPT. You effectively apply practical engineering knowledge of a wide range of established system engineering principles, concepts and methods, with an emphasis on electrical engineering while ensuring OSS&E is considered in all activities. You will be responsible for the following:Duties include, but not limited to: Provide system engineering review and analysis of assigned systems throughout all acquisition phases, including conceptual, demonstration, validation, engineering, manufacturing development, production, deployment, and sustainment. Assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements for design, development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of systems, subsystems, and equipment. Develop and refine features to improve, extend, or validate current methods, data, or techniques. Review overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability) requirements. Assist in the development of system specifications and architecture products. Perform independent analysis of engineering changes, specifications, and vendor proposals, providing recommendations to Government points of contact. Support life cycle cost evaluations of proposed systems and components. Provide test and evaluation support, including planning, execution, and analysis, and participate in Integrated Test Teams, Test Readiness Reviews, and related program events. Schedule and secure test resources to meet program office objectives. Monitor and report on test and evaluation (T&E) activities across all systems. Support design, planning, analysis, reporting, and documentation during any T&E phase, including applicable certifications and procedures. Contribute to technical plans by reviewing documents, supporting working groups, tracking risk and issue resolution, and conducting special studies to define alternative approaches. Support Foreign Military Sales activities as required. RequirementsMinimum Required Qualifications: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance Education: Bachelors Degree in a professional engineering discipline and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD, OR 7+ years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoDExperience and/or training in the following electrical engineering areas: Design, development, and circuit analysis RF chain sub-specialties (antenna design, high power transmitters/amplifiers, receiver processing, etc.) Electro-mechanical controls Modeling and simulation Test and evaluation Technical data package development and sustainment Principles of configuration management DoD Acquisition processes Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, including live aircrew training, TTP development, and Range Infrastructure architectures/systems. Familiarity with foreign ground radar intelligence or application to DoD systems. Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master’s Degree in a professional engineering discipline and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD Degree from an ABET-accredited educational programTechnical SkillsStrong knowledge of electrical engineering design, analysis, and evaluation methods. Proficiency in test planning, execution, and evaluation methodologies. Familiarity with RF systems, electro-mechanical controls, and configuration management. Understanding of DoD acquisition and test policies. Interpersonal SkillsStrong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Capability to collaborate effectively with government, contractors, and industry stakeholders. Benefits401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insurance Our people and cultureMcBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.