Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to support sustainment engineering for fielded Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) electrical systems, including air vehicles and ground control stations. The role involves root cause analysis, corrective actions for issues identified in production, testing, or the field, and the execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on fielded systems.

Responsibilities:

• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on fielded air vehicles and ground control stations, updating schematics, drawings, and documentation to reflect approved changes.
• Support integration of new or replacement components into existing air vehicle and ground control station electrical systems, including obsolescence resolution and form/fit/function substitutions.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues on fielded air vehicles and ground support equipment.
• Assist with limited circuit board design and schematic capture updates as needed.
• Develop and update test plans, specifications, and verification procedures for electrical systems.
• Support electrical testing activities and validate system performance against requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews and design reviews with internal teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and systems engineering.
• Support manufacturing engineering efforts, including design for manufacturability and production support.
• Prepare technical documentation, including ECO packages, design notes, test results, and technical briefings.

Essential

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, including analog, digital, and power systems.
• Ability to read and develop wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and hands-on debug skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations and able to access ITAR and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information).

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• 0-5 years of electrical, electronics, or avionics engineering experience, including relevant internship, co-op, or academic project experience.
• Exposure to avionics, flight controls, or UAS/UAV systems.
• Experience with schematic capture and/or PCB layout tools (Altium, Eagle, or similar).
• Familiarity with communication links, telemetry, or RF systems.
• Hands-on lab experience: soldering, wiring harness fabrication, bench testing.
• Experience with avionics, flight control systems, or autopilot systems.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, battery management, and energy storage.
• Experience with RF systems, antennas, telemetry, or communications systems.
• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or other aerospace electrical standards.
• Exposure to embedded systems development and hardware-software integration.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other engineering analysis tools.

Work Environment:

This position is onsite in Madison, AL.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, AL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Work Week Monday through Friday; 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week. Different hours may be assigned to specific individuals when circumstances warrant. Holidays 10 holidays:
New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 3 additional Floating Holidays (1 awarded after 3 months employment, and 2 awarded after 6 months). Personal Time Off 3 weeks per year accrued at 10 hours per month:
• 1 to 5 years: 3 weeks
• 5 to 10 years: 4 weeks
• 10+ years: 5 weeks Paid time off (PTO) is available to use as vacation or sick leave. PTO may be accrued and carried over at the end of the year up to 240 total accumulative hours after 1 year. Patriotic Service Pay The Company…