Electrical and Controls Engineer

Electrical and Controls Engineer
- Contract

An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek's centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

The Contract Electrical Engineer – Controls and Support is responsible for providing technical expertise in electrical design, controls, and support functions for ball screws and electromechanical actuators in aerospace and defense applications. This full-time contract assignment is expected to last a minimum of six (6) months, with the potential to extend up to one (1) year. This role focuses on hands-on electrical engineering tasks, including motor controllers, schematics, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to system-level integration without full ownership of compliance or documentation.

This role requires daily lab support, real-time engineering exchanges, and immediate issue resolution in Inspection and Assembly.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop electrical and controls designs, including schematics, interfaces, and motor controllers, ensuring alignment with performance and customer requirements. Includes providing dedicated, hands-on lab support for the development of new electrical designs.
• Provide electrical inputs to system analysis and trade studies, collaborating with structural analyst design engineers and test engineers on requirements flow-down and failure mode considerations. Requires participating in real-time, face-to-face engineering exchanges to share data, ideas, and iterate designs on the fly.
• Support test planning and execution with a focus on electrical aspects, assisting in the setup and performance of tests while maintaining accountability for corrective actions in electrical domains.
• Perform troubleshooting and issue resolution, emphasizing electrical and motor controls, by supporting hands-on work with technicians and test…