Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? Our Power & Energy division invites qualified candidates to apply for our Associate Electrical Engineer opening!

The Associate Electrical Engineer provides technical support and research in support of a wide variety of projects. This position is well-suited to a curious, hard-working engineer interested in rapidly expanding their professional experiences. The role requires the ability to rapidly learn new concepts and apply them in a variety of applications to meet customers' needs. Further, the role requires an ability to work on collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams balancing competing requirements to support operational systems. This is not a "checklist" job, it requires creativity, critical thinking, a willingness to continue to learn, initiative, and the ability to learn from others.
Although duties and responsibilities will evolve over time, initial specific job duties include:
• Collaborate with senior engineers to assist in the design and development of embedded systems, including hardware and software components.
• Support the testing and validation of embedded systems to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Assist in the debugging and troubleshooting of embedded systems issues.
• Conduct research to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in embedded systems.
• Document and maintain technical specifications, schematics, and other relevant project documentation.
• Adhere to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards set by the customer.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on project plans and timelines.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to UDRI and government policies, safety guidelines, and industry standards.
• Maintain Security Clearance.


Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in using engineering software and tools (e.g., CAD, MATLAB, etc.)
- Strong understanding of embedded systems design principles, including hardware and software integration
- Proficient in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development (e.g., C/C++, Python)
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, processors, and other embedded system components
- Knowledge of communication protocols and interfaces commonly used in embedded systems (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Passion for learning and staying updated on emerging technologies
-Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

- Experience working in a research environment
- Experience working across multiple programs with unique proprietary data
- Prior internship or project experience in embedded systems development
- Experience laying out PCB boards and IC components
- Soldering experience
- Understanding of computer systems architectures
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of the business environment (ROI, trade analysis, etc)
- Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.



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