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Actalent Lead Electrical Sensor Engineer in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Currently seeking an Lead Electrical Engineer that has an expertise in sensor development. Candidates must have experience developing, calibrating and testing sensors on vehicle systems. Ideal candidate will have experience with military APS's.

Great opportunity to work as a subject matter expert on an extremely large, high visibility program. Great work/life balance with flexible work schedule and rare if ever overtime.

Description:

  • Responsible for the engineering management of vectronic and sensor hardware integration projects for schedule and performance metrics, and coordination with project management to achieve program goals

  • Identify state-of-the-art commercial and Government sensor and hardware technologies, and novel sensor and hardware engineering methodologies and apply them to the program

  • Conduct, monitor, direct and coordinate research, design, development and engineering activities on assigned technology areas at the component-, subsystem-, and system-level

  • Review and advise on preliminary design studies for new or improved items, components, subsystems, and systems, as well as engineering changes which may affect military characteristics

  • Prepare and review test plans, observe tests, and analyze test results to determine adequacy of performance, and provide recommendations to address deficiencies

  • Analysis of component-, subsystem-, and system-level hardware solutions and gauging effectiveness at addressing emerging capabilities

  • Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends to support the development of Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (COAs), and Trade Studies

  • Develop scope of effort estimates (Rough Order of Magnitude and Quotes) and engineering estimates for manpower, materiel, schedule requirements, and potential risks, etc

  • Participate with technical teams in identifying developing software for the program. Participate in working group meetings and IPT meetings, to provide technical expertise and recommend solutions to address any issues that come up

  • Assist in writing and preparing the Scopes of Work (SOW) and technical requirements for program solicitation

  • Have strong knowledge of project management, understanding of overall program schedules, and systems engineering. This helps with understanding timelines and the overall project.

  • Provide subject matter expertise to the development of contract statements of work (SOWs), Work Directives (WD), Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) for the creation of electrical schematics, “one-wire” interconnect diagrams (power, signal, and data), system integration drawings, system requirements, Bills of Material, and the necessary notes and information to support Developmental & Product Technical Data Packages (per MIL-STD-31000)

    Top Skills Details

    • Vehicle sensor development/management

    • Electrical systems requirements and testing

    • Project management

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    Active Protection Systems (APS) experience a plus but not required

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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