Engineer, Fire Control, DZMG

Job Summary

The Fire Control Engineer provides electronics engineering expertise to support Munitions business development and product development initiatives. The role translates customer requirements into technical recommendations, contributes to opportunity assessments and proposals, and supports electronic design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. Working with technical leadership, Business Development, and operations teams, the engineer evaluates technical feasibility, identifies risks, and supports solutions that meet applicable performance, safety, quality, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in munitions fuzing, fuze technology, and Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESADs) to meet safety, performance, interface, and applicable specification and standards requirements. 25%
• Design, model, and support manufacturing of multilayer electronic circuit card assemblies incorporating embedded processors, microcontrollers, FPGAs, nonvolatile memory, and communication interfaces. 25%
• Integrate MEMS, mixed-signal electronics, and analog and digital components in accordance with applicable interface and control standards. 20%
• Conduct laboratory testing, evaluation, debugging, and troubleshooting of new electronic designs and component failures using appropriate instrumentation and test equipment. 20%
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical and management teams and communicate work status, requirements, and findings through reports and presentations using Microsoft Office. 10%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Proficiency with ECAD, modeling, PCB layout, and schematic design tools.
• Experience with high-voltage electronics and weapon-system fuze design, including detonation-train modeling and analysis.
• Mechanical design experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks for enclosures, interconnects, and environmental testing support.
• Production support experience, including troubleshooting, root cause and corrective action (RCCA), and test-method implementation.
• Experience safely handling energetics, including primary and secondary explosives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering Required
• 3+ years Demonstrates knowledge of electronics engineering experience, including circuit design, embedded systems, and laboratory testing and troubleshooting; experience with munitions fuzing, Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESADs), or comparable safety-critical electronic systems Required

Compensation and Benefits

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $76,080 - $114,120. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!