Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Overview

Lead Electrical Engineer – Kinetic Effectors Group

AV seeks a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for the Next Generation Counter Uncrewed Aerial System Missile (NGCM). This hands‑on, mid‑career engineering role focuses on embedded electronics, power systems, avionics, and missile subsystem integration and associated testing.

• Design, analyze, and test electrical hardware for missile components, including power distribution, control electronics, telemetry, and interface circuits.
• Develop and manage electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies.
• Support component selection and procurement, ensuring conformance with military and environmental standards.
• Conduct design verification, validation, and hardware troubleshooting during lab, ground, and flight tests.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to define and implement electrical interfaces, requirements, and ICDs.
• Assist in EMI/EMC compliance testing and environmental qualification.
• Support integration and test activities in lab and field environments, including missile checkout procedures.
• Document engineering work through drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control systems.
• Assist with program schedule creation, hardware development planning, and engineering labor/material estimates.

• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent education, training, and experience).
• U.S. citizenship with active Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in industry electrical engineering standards and circuit design.
• Experience with analytical software tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical power distribution and system design.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with requirements‑driven hardware design, analog and digital circuit design, and printed circuit board design using ECAD tools.
• Knowledge of classified test systems or systems under cyber security policies and RMF engineering technical standards.
• Experience evaluating commercial off‑the‑shelf parts for compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience supporting a DoD missile program from concept through flight test.
• Working knowledge of Explosives Safety and Ordnance System Safety.
• Experience releasing formal engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience with telemetry systems and mission‑critical / safety‑critical systems.
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑1901A, MIL‑STD‑882, EWR‑127, RCC 319, RCC 324, DoDEA 8510.01, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑464, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, ECSS‑ST‑50‑11C.
• Prior work with air‑to‑air, air‑to‑ground, or surface‑to‑air missile systems.

• Work primarily in an office; must sit and stand for long periods, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer.

• Salary range: $107,370 – $145,000 (reference range; actual compensation depends on factors such as position, responsibilities, location, experience, and education).
• Benefits include health, life, disability insurance, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, professional development reimbursement, and other work/life programs.

Secret

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or be approved for an export license.

Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.