Electrical Engineer III

Job Summary

Electrical Engineer III – responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense projects, with emphasis on complex circuits, testing, and integration.

• Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic systems and, when applicable, circuit card assemblies.
• Implement electrical wiring design practices and oversee the testing and validation of systems and components.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including designs, test plans, and results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, providing expert technical insights.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role (advanced degree may substitute).
• Advanced proficiency in electrical/electronic design and validation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Exposure to electrical/electronic system federal rules and regulations, including EWIS, FMEA, and SSA concepts.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience with CAD software for electrical applications.
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards and practices.
• Experience with functional and logical system models, simulations, and analysis.
• Experience composing an Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
• Experience with circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard electrical design principles, including model‑based definition, component selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Familiarity with EMC, EMI, HIRF, and IEL considerations.
• Experience in digital or analog circuit design and schematic capture.
• Understanding of printed circuit board layout processes and tools.

• Work on a computer for extended periods.
• Travel as required.
• Work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Precision in designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Analyze complex systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs.
• Apply systematic problem‑solving techniques to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Understand technical documents, schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
• Handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.

Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and more.

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