Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

The Electrical Engineer has a range of responsibilities including controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing as well as electrical design and mechanical systems integration. The goal of the position is to develop an in-house capability to design, develop, test, and deliver in prototype and production quantities electrical, electronic, and controls level projects for our customers. Various projects will require knowledge and understanding of programming, electrical design, mechanical design and systems integration along with the ability to reverse engineer COTS items to incorporate certain features of an existing vehicle or component system into a new product or product range or system. Vehicle testing and developmental timelines can be fast paced at times, and experience in this environment is a plus. The position requires the ability to design, develop, and implement according to standard engineering practices as well as provide detailed documentation upon project completion. Working with existing MSI engineering resources, the Electrical Engineer would be at the forefront of product development in our industry. This person may be responsible for some project management activities, and it is envisioned that over time the Electrical Engineer will develop a team around him or her to be able to tackle more diverse, more complicated, and more challenging programs and projects.

The Electrical Engineer reports to the Director of Engineering Operations. This position requires a full-time work week spent in the engineering office/MSI facilities. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm, and Friday 7:00am-12:00pm is optional work from home. Limited travel should be expected for testing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls – Specifying hardware and programming to develop functioning systems to control various electro-hydraulic systems. This could range from a damper required to change characteristics based on a series of inputs to developing a piece of test equipment to developing an engine controller. (Programming will be done primarily in C, C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink), Functional Block Diagram, Parker IQAN, and Danfoss PLUS+1 as well as other languages as needed. Experience with embedded controls, microcontrollers are required, and model-based development is desired.
• Design – The integration of electronic hardware with mechanical components will require embedded systems design, microcontroller-based development, PCB layout and light design, schematic capture (currently AutoCAD Electrical, Visio for high-level diagrams), research and development, prototyping, and production transition. The candidate should have the ability to take the design through concept to prototype and production utilizing our tools. Hands-on PCB troubleshooting and familiarity with common interfaces such as I2C, high-speed communications (Ethernet, USB), and debug/diagnostic tools are expected. Engine component analysis and calibration could be required, and experience in this realm is beneficial to the candidate.
• Systems Integration – Projects will often interface with non-MSI systems requiring strong working knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN bus messaging and implementation (required), J1939, LIN, and other vehicle networks. Experience with Bluetooth applications and automotive troubleshooting is a strong plus. Wiring harness design, construction, and hands-on wire harness experience are required. Understanding of road vehicles and mechanics is also a plus.
• Documentation and Records - Maintain a record of all projects with necessary documentation, drawings, schematics, wire harness documentation, and software revision history. Produce reports detailing analysis and design changes. Experience with wiring harness design, documentation, and revision control is required.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , accredited engineering program.
• Motivated, highly organized and responsible, and able to interact with all types of people under pressure
• Understanding of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Strong controls experience (theory and hands-on implementation).
• Programming Experience (C, C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink preferred, Parker IQAN.
• ECU Programing and Development.
• Electronic Design Experience (Embedded Systems Design, Microcontrollers, PCB lite design & troubleshooting, Prototyping, Production).
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN bus (required), I2C, Ethernet, USB.
• Schematic capture experience (AutoCAD Electrical current tool or similar, Visio a plus).
• Wire harness design, documentation, and hands-on experience (required).
• Mechanical Design Experience (a plus, but not required).
• Automotive or vehicle systems troubleshooting experience (strongly preferred).
• Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own the responsibility for their engineering duties.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required for the position.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

The MSI Operating Code

Every employee at MSI is expected to operate in accordance with the MSI Operating Code. These seven principles define how we think, decide, and execute. They are not aspirational. They are the working standard by which all employees are evaluated.

The Seven Principles

• Own It. If a problem touches your function, it is yours until it is solved or explicitly transferred. Do not wait. Do not delegate upward. Do not hide behind process. Ownership means driving to resolution, not monitoring status.
• Kill the Wrong Fight. Before optimizing a solution, question whether the problem is yours to solve. If an opportunity requires MSI to become something we are not, kill it fast. The discipline to say no is what protects our ability to say yes to the right things.
• Move Before You're Told. Speed is MSI's compounding advantage. We move when directionally correct and adjust in motion. Leaders who wait for permission are not leading. We would rather correct a fast decision than wait for a perfect one.
• Solve Before You Contract. Prove the integration works before formalizing the relationship. Capability first, paperwork follows. Working capability is the strongest negotiating position and the most honest form of business development.
• Integrate First. MSI's moat is not any single technology. It is the ability to integrate modular systems faster and more effectively than anyone else. Every decision should reinforce our position as the integration hub.
• Say It Now. Silence is not alignment. If you disagree, say so, with data, with reasoning, and with an alternative path. Passive execution is institutional risk.
• Build Beyond Yourself. If your function depends on your presence to operate, you have not built anything. Develop your people. Document your processes. Create depth that survives your absence.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental and Maternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off – 120 hours per year to start (prorated in first year of employment)
• Continuing Education
• Annual Year End Paid Holiday Closure

Classification

• Position is full-time, Exempt

MSI Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.