Senior Electrical Engineer

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%. Job Summary Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics is responsible for working with the Engineering Team on the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment As a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics, your main responsibilities will include: Responsible for the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment in the 100W to 100kW power rangeWork closely with firmware designers to define project firmware/software requirementsProvide technical assistance to customers in support of new product development and legacy product support as requiredReview customer specifications and requirements and assist in the generation of bids and proposalsProvide budget, cost and schedule inputs for engineering projects and job assignmentsSpecify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and servicesSupport the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirementsDevelop prototypes to resolve key development risksGenerate engineering documentation in support of design activities and customer requirements, including specifications, test procedures and reports, failure reports, design analysis, program progress reports, and configuration management inputsWork collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program Management to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targetsLead and direct the work of others as assignedSupport, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organizationAttend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetingsLead less-experienced engineers What you require to be successful in the role: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent work experienceMinimum of seven (7) years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environmentP. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NSFamiliarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is requiredExperience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshootDemonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters designDemonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipmentStrong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptabilityInvolvement in the design, development, modification, and analysis of various electronics systems.Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasksAnalyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability. Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test timesMulti-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design capabilities considered an assetKnowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs considered an asset Benefits of working with DRS Canada: A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matterAn opportunity to participate in the design and development of DRS PPI’s next generation of power conversion equipment, using leading edge technologyFlexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balanceIndustry leading wellness program including:Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcareAn exceptional mental health benefitAccess to Employee and Family Assistance ProgramCompetitive compensation including:Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resourcesRegistered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planningMaternity and Parental leave top-upVacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off About DRS Pivotal Power DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is growing, and is seeking new talent to bring leading edge power solutions to its customers around the world. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics Group. All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance. Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com careers. #DRSCanada