Immediate Opening: R&D Senior Engineer for Defense Applications

Support Cardinal Engineering’s Power and Energy Systems branch on a variety of Department of Defense projects, including: next generation surface combatants and attack submarines, shipboard and field deployed power distribution including energy storage systems, and power hardware test bed generation. Work with a team of three to ten engineers of various backgrounds to respond to customer requirements and deliver first to field prototype products and expert engineering support services in a growing field of disciplines. The position expectations will include:

Design and prototype activities including assembly, testing, debugging, and technical documentation for mechanical fixtures and power hardware
Generate drawings, engineering products, and design packages for novel defense applications
Conduct market research and interact with industry to inform acquisition and design
Work closely with defense customers to provide status reports and programmatic artifacts
Document design decisions in technical memorandums and reports
Inform test plans and procedures for laboratory testing
Work with other engineers to conduct Modeling and Simulation (Matlab, FEA, power system modeling) as required
Perform office and laboratory upgrades and maintenance as required
Occasional travel will be required to visit subcontractor or government facilities (<20%)

Desired background:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics or Computer Engineering
Advanced degree preferred
5-10+ years experience working in a related industry
Experience designing and working with low voltage and medium voltage AC and DC electrical systems
Familiarity with lithium battery technologies, specifically system integration considerations
Pulsed power system experience including low energy, high power loads and system level installation considerations
Familiarity with real-time modeling and simulation of power system architectures using commercially available software and hardware products (OPAL-RT, Typhoon, RTDS, etc.) a plus
Experience developing systems engineering artifacts (Plans of Actions & Milestones, Risk Registries, Integrated Master Schedules, Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices, etc.) for delivery to with Department of Defense customers a plus
Experience briefing senior civilian federal employees and active duty military personnel a plus
Experience and comfort working with hand tools and power tools in a laboratory environment
Experience using electrical test equipment including power supplies, load banks, multimeters, data acquisition equipment, etc.

Additional Details

Location: Hybrid work environment with in-office requirements based on project need, anticipated approximately 3 days per week at Cardinal Engineering’s Linwood, PA facility
Salary: Anticipated salary range is between $90,000 – $160,000 (Engineer to Principal Engineer positions)
Clearance: Must currently possess or be capable of obtaining a SECRET security clearance.

Employee Benefits

Cardinal Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and offers industry-leading benefits, including:

Generous 401k company contribution
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance plans for your family

Our Culture

At Cardinal Engineering, we believe premier technical services are built on transparency and sincerity. We foster a collaborative environment where our experts leverage strong relationships to deliver improved solutions for our customers. When you join Cardinal, you become part of a dedicated team committed to providing reliable, innovative results for projects of vital importance to our Nation.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@cardinaleng.com.