Aerospace Electrical Engineer (Entry-Level to Experienced
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists
Aerospace Electrical Engineer (Entry-Level to Experienced)
STS Technical Services is hiring Aerospace Electrical Engineers in Lakehurst, New Jersey, to support advanced military aircraft integration programs.
This contract-to-direct hire opportunity is open to candidates ranging from early-career electrical engineers to experienced aerospace professionals. Candidates may be considered for direct employment at or before the six-month mark based on performance and business needs.
Experienced engineers with aircraft electrical systems integration backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Motivated junior engineers with relevant electrical engineering education and an interest in building a career in aerospace and defense will also be considered.
Hiring
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Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. An active Secret Security Clearance is preferred. Candidates without an active clearance must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Clearance.
- Job Title:
Aerospace Electrical Engineer - Employment Type:
Contract-to-Direct Hire
The Aerospace Electrical Engineer supports the design, integration, testing and implementation of electrical and avionics systems installed on military aircraft.
Projects may involve communications, navigation, GPS, SATCOM, RF systems, mission equipment, weapons integration and other aircraft modification programs.
This position works alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to help ensure aircraft modifications meet technical, customer, airworthiness and program requirements.
Responsibilities- Support aircraft electrical integration activities involving avionics and mission systems
- Develop and review electrical engineering designs
- Prepare and review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Develop harness drawings, cable routing packages and installation documentation
- Perform electrical load analyses
- Support power distribution studies and system interface evaluations
- Research and specify wiring, connectors, relays, circuit protection devices and other electrical components
- Prepare engineering documentation and technical reports supporting airworthiness and certification requirements
- Support system-level testing, troubleshooting, validation and verification
- Develop test procedures, qualification plans and verification documentation
- Participate in customer kickoff meetings
- Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews
- Participate in Critical Design Reviews
- Participate in program status reviews
- Provide technical guidance to technicians, manufacturing personnel, drafters, technical writers, inspectors and support staff as appropriate
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are achieved
Candidates will be considered across multiple experience levels.
Entry-Level and Early-Career Candidates:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Relevant electrical engineering education
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong technical writing and engineering documentation skills
- Proficiency with engineering software and Microsoft Office applications
- Interest in developing a career supporting aerospace and defense electrical systems
Experienced Candidates:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience supporting electrical systems design, integration or aircraft modification projects
- Knowledge of aircraft electrical power distribution
- Knowledge of aircraft wiring systems and electrical interfaces
- Experience with avionics integration
- Strong technical writing and engineering documentation skills
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with engineering software and Microsoft Office applications
- Eight or more years of aerospace or defense electrical engineering experience
- Aircraft electrical systems integration experience
- Military aircraft modification or sustainment experience
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