Electrical Design Engineer

What You Will Do

• Design electrical control systems of test cells and stands for power generation, transmission, and distribution products (The test equipment is utilized for production, R&D, and qualification testing of cutting-edge military and commercial aerospace products including fuel pumps, air turbine starters and blowers, engine and air frame gearboxes, and lube and scavenge pumps.)
• Documents drawings, schematics, diagrams, and specifications of test equipment
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams from engineering, quality, and operations to design and implement engineering and qualifications tests.
• Lead and participate in design of test equipment for military gearboxes (multiple output pads @ high torque) and pumps (high HP, pressure, & flow).
• Electrical design of control panels and power distribution for test equipment and test systems.
• Program, integrate, validate, and update test equipment data acquisition hardware and application software.
• Document schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications to construct test stands and equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a cross‑functional engineering team ensuring work is completed on‑time, within quality standards, per specifications and contracts, and within budget constraints.

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 3‑6 years of experience in Electrical Design
• Experience with 24
  
  VDC and 120
  
  VAC control equipment
• Experience with motors, VFDs, load control centers, and signal conditioning
• Intermediate level experience in AutoCAD Electrical
• Panel Layout and component selection experience
• LabVIEW CLD with RT and FPGA experience
• Experience programming NI LabVIEW for Windows, RT, and FPGA
• Experience with hydraulics: valves, transducers, flow meters, pumps, etc.
• Automation experience
• Experience estimating budgets and schedules to design & document test equipment
• Aerospace industry experience

$90,000 to $95,000 per year. Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job‑related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

This role is considered an on‑site position located in Rockford, IL.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Due to the nature of the work, 0% of travel is required.

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.