Electrical & Electronics Engineer

Company: United Aircraft Technologies, Inc.
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:The Engineering Department at United Aircraft Technologies, Inc. is located in Pittsfield, MA. We are fast paced, rewarding and challenging. Overview:United Aircraft Technologies (UAT) is a new innovative company that specializes in light weight cable fasteners and monitoring management systems for the aerospace industry. UAT is a group of employees, entrepreneurs, inventors, and designers with the passion to create and fabricate products and solutions for aircraft, rotary, and vertical lift vehicles. The company is located in Pittsfield Massachusetts and has openings for an Electrical and Electronics Engineer to assist with the company's increasing line of products and production. Position Summary:Utilize electrical and electronics engineering expertise to design, prototype, and evaluate cutting-edge technology focused on toroidal energy harvesting, from concept to production.Duties and responsibilities: Toroidal energy harvesting design Analytically predict performance of toroidal energy harvesters Identify and test potential final materials Optimize geometry Work with the engineering team to produce test pieces and provide seamless integration of all components, including mechanical, electronics, firmware, and software Use desktop laboratory equipment to verify toroid performance Modify analytical model to predict performance across a range of sizes and configurations Circuit design Understand rectifier and regulator circuits to correct power delivery Select commercially available components for mass production Create series to adapt across multiple input voltages Design schematics and flex PCB models using Altium Be the liaison across manufacturersSkills/Qualifications MS Electrical engineering or relevant research experience Knowledge of manufacturing techniques In depth understanding of ferromagnetism Soldering skills Laboratory testing experience Circuit design experience PCB design experience Team player Highly organized Strong written, verbal, time management and communication skills Strong ability to work independently with limited guidance Ability to analyze and propose approaches to resolve technical skills Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position requires proof of US Citizenship Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearanceOther: The requirements listed in this description are a representation of the knowledge, skills, and ability needed by employees to perform the essential functions of this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, change, remove or rescind the work assignments of different positions, due to reasonable accommodation, business changes, or other reasons. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 25 pounds Must be able to climb up and down stairs Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time Regularly required to sit and talk or hear The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms Substantial time will be spent in an office environment with some time at a lab, testing, prototype fabrication, or manufacturing environment Occasionally, there may be incidents involving testing parts in an outdoor environment Chemicals or material handled are in stable state and may have characteristic odors or hazardous properties that require special handling, PPE, as well as awareness of their chemical composition and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Other Special Requirements: Perform job duties in accordance with company and customer specifications, as well as procedures Support cross functional teams and departments as required Safety Responsibilities: Ensure that all safety procedures are followed. Ensure that all equipment safeties are not altered or defeated. Job Type: Contractor - 3 months with possibility for extension. This is not a remote position.

Pay: Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits: Paid time off. Sick paid time. Professional development assistance Relocation assistance

Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday to Friday. Work Hours: 9am to 5pmAbility to commute/relocate: Pittsfield, MA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate (Required) Relocation assistance provided for selected candidatesEducation: BS or MS (Preferred) in Electrical & Electronics EngineeringExperience: Bachelor's w/ 5 years of Professional Experience MS Electrical Engineering or relevant research experience (Preferred)Work Location:Pittsfield, MA

Resume Required: Yes, will only consider candidates with resume included with applicationPortfolio Required: Not a requirement but preferredCover Letter: Yes, see below.

Provide a cover letter for this position while answering the following questions. Tell us about yourself and provide detailed answers in paragraph format. Ability to efficiently communicate via written format will be determined with this cover letter. What makes you the best candidate for this position? Include two projects that reflect your experience with energy harvesting and toroidal w/ ferromagnetism and what was your role in this project. Describe with detail. How many years of Electrical and Electronics experience do you have? What is the highest level of education you have completed? Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Pittsfield, MA for this job? Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview. Are you authorized to work in the United States? Are you willing to undergo a skill-based test?

Expect to hire within: 1 to 3 weeksJob Type: ContractPay: From $50.00 per hourSchedule: 8 hour shiftAbility to commute/relocate: Pittsfield, MA 01201: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)Education: Master's (Preferred)Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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