Sr. Electro-Mechanical Engineer

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $102,000 to $138,500 / year. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Electro-Mechanical Engineer holds technical accountability in developing new products and supporting existing legacy devices for military, aerospace, pyrotechnic, pneumatic, or electro-mechanical devices throughout the product lifecycle. The Sr. Electro-Mechanical Engineer will be the specialist on complex technical and product matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design, build, test, and evaluate electro-mechanical prototypes 
• Test and troubleshoot electronics for problems and propose solutions 
• Inspecting electrical components during and after the product installation
• Lead internal and customer driven technical meetings consisting of but not limited to System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR)
• Develop technical documentation including assembly and test procedures, presentations, SOWs, and BOMs.
• Manage complex technical programs during all phases of the product’s life cycle
• Support legacy production jobs through disposition of nonconforming hardware, updating build documentation, supporting product improvement initiatives, and assisting in failure investigations
• Maintain customer management with little or no supervision
• Assist in proposal development by generating and reviewing management, technical, and cost proposal volumes
• Provide project status updates, both internal and external, when required
• Assist with the identification of project risk (cost, schedule, technical) for assigned engineering efforts
• Review customer requests, ensuring that they comply with project contractual agreements and minimize scope creep
• Serve as a resource for less experienced engineers who seek answers to best-practice or program-related questions
• Perform the above functions in relation to project schedules throughout Concept, Design, Development, Pre-Production, and Production
• Create solid models using Creo 4.0 software (with Windchill)
• Perform engineering calculations in support of technical analysis, utilizing tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, Ansys, etc.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensures 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Train and help develop junior / early career team members
• Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by leadership

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Masters preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years related experience; or equivalent combination of postgraduate education and experience. 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience modeling and simulation utilities including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in module design including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout
• Minimum of 7 years of experience participating in a test environment, including creating test procedures
• Previous project engineering experience is required

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Lawful US Person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Experience and industry knowledge with a background in energetics, prime commercial contractors in the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense industries, preferred, including DoD, NASA, the USAF, and USN desired; experience with similar devices applicable to missiles and space is preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit design, and system integration
• Experience with module design including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout
• Experience with schematic capture and/or board layout utilities including Altium and PADS
• Experience with modeling and simulation utilities including LTSpice and MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with general design best practices including EMI suppression, ESD protection, and short circuit protection
• Understanding design analysis methods, such as power analysis, circuit tolerance analysis, reliability analysis, and general engineering calculations.
• Experience in test environments, including test planning, procedure development, and data evaluation.
• Experience troubleshooting using standard lab equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, and meters.
• Proficiency with engineering software, design tools, and testing equipment
• Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement
• Familiar with principles of systems engineering
• Knowledge of procedures in a safety-focused organization and familiarity with HSE fundamentals is required
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to direct and document design and test activities
• Experience with pyrotechnic devices, energetic materials, or high-pressure gas systems, preferred
• Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement
• Familiar with principles of systems engineering
• Ability to make decisions with an analytical approach; a degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Technical thinker but also pragmatic; quick learner and agile; willing to get involved in detail
• Ability to handle many tasks/projects simultaneously
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to easily communicate, interact, and build relationships with others

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Routine and daily use of computer.

DISCLAIMER 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEOC Know Your Rights 

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here:   CED EEO Policy Statement

CED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (630) 969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.