Hardware Electrical Engineering Manage

OverviewWorking across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Vertex in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II to lead electrical design and integration of linear electromechanical actuation systems. This role focuses on actuation from AC and DC power sources, contact and limit sensing, and position/rotation encoding, and will own subsystem‑level architectures and deliverables for these functions.The engineer will translate system requirements into robust hardware architectures, define and validate power and control schemes for linear actuators, and integrate sensing and encoding into higher‑level assemblies. The role includes advanced modeling, testing, and verification for actuation subsystems, leadership of peer reviews, and close collaboration with mechanical, systems, and software/firmware teams to ensure integrated solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead electrical architecture and design for linear electromechanical actuation subsystems powered from AC and DC sources.Define power, control, and protection schemes for actuators, including inrush management, braking, and fault handling.Design and integrate drive electronics, including relay or solid‑state switching, contactors, and motor/actuator driver circuits.Specify and integrate position and rotation encoding devices (encoders, resolvers, Hall sensors), including signal conditioning.Plan and perform SPICE‑based simulations and other analyses to validate performance, margin, and stability.Lead lab bring‑up and debug of actuation and sensing hardware, including structured fault isolation and RCCA.Support and help lead environmental and EMC/EMI testing for actuation subsystems; Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers working on actuation and sensing electronics.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field.Minimum 8 years of professional electrical engineering experience, or 6+ years with a relevant Master’s degree (MSEE, MSCE, or similar).Position and rotation encoding (e.g., Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.Experience designing and integrating actuator drive electronics (relay or solid‑state switching, motor drives, contactors and associated control circuits).Experience implementing and interfacing position/rotation encoding devices with appropriate signal conditioning.Proficiency in SPICE‑based simulation of power and control circuits and correlation of models with lab test data.ability to define and clarify electrical and interface requirements.Experience leading lab bring‑up and structured debug of actuation and sensing hardware, including RCCA for complex issues.Familiarity with environmental design and testing (thermal, vibration, shock) for actuators and associated electronics.Operates with high independence under project management guidance; able to define scope, plan work, and manage deliverables.able to present complex technical content in internal and customer technical reviews.Strong planning and organizational skills; able to anticipate cross‑domain risks and define mitigation strategies.Desired SkillsExperience with industrial or defense‑grade actuators and motion control systems (e.g., Experience with standards relevant to environmental testing (e.g., Experience with advanced sensing/encoding (resolver‑to‑digital converters, high‑resolution encoders, multi‑sensor fusion).Experience leading environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns for actuation subsystems.MATLAB/Simulink) for actuation system modeling and performance prediction.EEOAt V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.#