Electrical Engineer

An employer in the Dayton, Ohio area is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This role supports the design, production, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical and electronic systems used on specialized aircraft. The engineer will work hands on with electronic hardware throughout aircraft integration and production, serving as the primary technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving issues related to electronic systems and payloads, as well as collaborating with engineers, program managers, and technicians to ensure systems meet mission and performance requirements. This position is onsite and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (STEM)
• Experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Experience creating and interpreting wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and wire harness drawings
• Proficiency in electrical harness design and testing techniques
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Ability to work on-site in an aircraft production environment
• Ability to function independently and communicate effectively with team members located remotely at different work sites

• Background in the aerospace, aviation, or defense industry
• Experience with Military or FAA airworthiness standards for aircraft electrical systems
• Experience interpreting and applying industry standards such as MIL-STD/MIL-SPEC, NAS, SAE, etc.
• Experience designing and analyzing electronic signal interconnect and power systems for aircraft
• Experience working with digital Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
• Experience working with aerospace and aviation industry-standard electrical design principles and manufacturing and production processes