Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

AV is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Kinetic Effectors Group. This role supports the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for the Next Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System Missile (NGCM) in support of national defense objectives. The position is a hands‑on, mid‑career engineering role focused on embedded electronics, power systems, avionics, and missile subsystem integration and testing.

You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in a mission‑critical environment.

• 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 laboratory, 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 (vibration, thermal, shock).
• Support integration and test activities in lab and field environments, including missile checkout procedures.
• Document engineering work through detailed drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control systems.
• Assist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning.
• Develop engineering labor and material estimates.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance.
• Understanding and application of industry electrical engineering technical standards; demonstrated electrical component design experience.
• Experience with circuit design and commercial off‑the‑shelf part evaluation for compliance.
• Experience using analytical software tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical power distribution and design systems.
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics.
• Experience with requirements‑driven hardware design.
• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies and RMF engineering technical standards.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with printed