Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Coherent A&D is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design of complex system circuit boards required in challenging products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Responsible for both system level and detailed circuit design, modeling, and simulation for laser-based products. Circuit designs will include laser diodes, photodetectors, modulator drivers, TIAs, temperature controllers, clock sources and FPGAs, multilayer and matched RF signals with high isolation. Provide technical leadership to less experienced electrical engineers across the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the electrical architecture of system circuit boards to meet customer specifications.
• Lead the design of high-density multi-layer PCBAs from initial concept to completion.
• Execute circuit designs that utilize a high degree of E/O and O/E functions.
• Create schematic drawings/BOMs and monitor PCB layouts.
• Perform electrical simulations and power analysis.
• Support customer reviews required to pass design development gates.
• Execute the integration of electronics, FPGAs and software/firmware supporting all phases of testing.
• Develop test specifications and bring up work instructions for designs
• Work with circuit layout subcontractors and board population subcontractors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams consisting of optical, mechanical and system engineers.
• Participates in writing proposals, providing cost and schedule estimates in support of new business.
• Provide technical advice to less experienced electrical engineers.
• Oversee work assignments across a small team of hardware engineers.
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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering with 15+ years of circuit design experience or Master’s degree with 12+ years' experience, or Ph.D. with 9+ years' experience

Skills

• Strong RF fundamentals and analog circuit design skills required.
• Strong background in circuit theory, control loops, high-speed DACs/ADCs, and mixed-signal design.
• Design experience with switching power supplies, TEC controllers, laser diode drivers and photodetectors strongly desired.
• Experience with programmable logic devices and control system circuit design.
• Background in RF signal processing and/or optical fiber system design.
• Experience with RF circuit board design for isolation with high-speed small signals and decoupling of high-speed digital lines for A/D and D/A circuits.
• Mixed Signal and matched 50/100 ohm microstrip and strip line design practice.
• Experience managing noise, jitter, crosstalk, signal integrity on PCB designs.
• Knowledge of circuit board thermal and EMI management.
• Use of schematic capture tools (Altium, Orcad) and simulators
• Experience with government defense design processes.
• Self-motivated, responsible sentry, team player with leadership experience.

Working Conditions

Primarily an engineering design function with office working conditions

Physical Requirements

Primarily an engineering function with few physical requirements

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures andTro Coherent A&D standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Coherent A&D is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard the sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident-founded the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges Leaders to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencieslbs: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About the Team

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2009521
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 141 Mt Bethel Road, Warren, NJ, malaysia 07059, US