APNT Electrical Engineer

Job Description: IS4S is seeking highly skilled and motivated engineers to support Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system development, testing, and integration working on-site in our Auburn, AL location. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of advanced hardware systems, contributing to the success of mission-critical applications. Candidates are expected to have experience in printed circuit board (PCB) design, analysis, and testing, along with their integration with other system components.  Experience with PNT systems, GPS, IMUs, ARM processors and FPGAs, and related systems is desired.

Applicants must clearly state citizenship and any active clearance in a cover letter or on the resume.

Responsibilities:

Determine layer stack up, component selection and placement, and routing of analog, digital, RF, and/or high-power signals.

Design and develop RF and high-speed electronics for sensing, communication, and other equipment.

Design and develop power electronics and high-voltage systems for military applications.

Conduct feasibility studies, analysis, and simulation for new hardware designs, ensuring compliance with military standards and requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions.

Generate detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts for advanced hardware boards.

Perform prototype testing, troubleshooting, and validation of circuit boards.

Maintain component and design libraries

Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

Proficiency in relevant tools and software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation (e.g., Altium).

Fundamental understanding of electrical circuits

Ability to balance priorities among multiple tasks and projects

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Effective communication and collaboration skills.

U.S. citizenship per 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(2)(C) and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Skills:

At least four (4) years of professional experience

Familiarity with military standards and specifications related to hardware design.

Experience with the design and fabrication of systems that include:

Embedded ARM or System-on-Chip (SoC) processors

PNT sensors and components (GNSS receivers, IMUs, etc.

Experience with testing and validation of hardware systems, including thermal and environmental testing.

Experience with layout of FPGA, DRAM, CPU, and other high-density components

Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital signals, including high speed data lines and RF lines, along with impedance-controlled traces

Board support package and embedded Linux experience.

Benefits Summary:

Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, and vision care plans

Paid time-off and parental leave programs

Group term life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Assistance, Training, and education development offerings