Electrical Design Engineer at Volt in Wichita, Kansas

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Volt is immediately hiring for an Electrical Design Engineer in Wichita, KS.


As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will design electrical power conversion products for aircraft critical systems and cabin applications. Experience the entire product lifecycle, from concept and requirements, through design, implementation, testing and certification and field application. To be successful in this role, you'll need to be familiar with several technologies including DC-to-AC inverters, DC-to-DC converters, AC-to-DC converters, AC-to-AC converters, power regulation for battery systems, power distribution and control. You can expect opportunities ranging from 10W to 600W+ capabilities. You'll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.


Within this role, you will:

• Create schematics and direct PCB layout using PADs
• Research new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs
• Coordinate with other functional teams, including layout, mechanical, software, and certification engineers
• Build and troubleshoot hardware, including soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments
• Design and execute test procedures to verify compliance with applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Design and integrate manufacturing tools as needed for new products
• Create and document designs in required formats, including BOMs, ECOs, and work instructions

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
• 5 or more years of experience designing power conversion products
• Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting analog circuits and switch-mode power electronics
• A background in magnetics including power transformers and filters
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized, focused and results oriented
• Problem-solving skills with critical thinking and prioritizing skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience designing to environmental requirements such as RTCA DO-160 or similar aerospace, military, or commercial standards
• Experience with PADS, or similar schematic capture, and PCB layout software, and PSpice or LTSpice simulation tools
• Experience with Design for Manufacture and Design for Test (DFM & DFT)

Salary: $100,000- $130,000 per year


*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.



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Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Apply Now