Principal Electrical System Engineer- UAV

Round Rock, TX, US • Posted 14 days ago • Updated 14 days ago

Contract W2

No Travel Required

On-site

$70 - $100/hr

Protingent, Inc.

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Position Title: Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Job Responsibilities:

Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports
Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), avionics, subsystem and aircraft-level testing
Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands-on testing
Working in conjunction with Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements
Supporting flight test planning, aircraft preparation, and test execution at government test ranges
Developing system architectures for new and existing systems
Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation and performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work
Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
11-20 years of industry experience
Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher
Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must
Hands-on integration & test experience with aircraft systems and/or subsystems is a must
Demonstrated testing best practices including but not limited to managing test configurations, adhering to safety and training procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis

Job Details:

Contract
Location: Oklahoma City, OK.
Pay Rate Range: $70-100/hr (Flexible depending on experience)

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Dice Id: 10109132
Position Id: 31362
Posted 14 days ago

Company Info

About Protingent, Inc.

Founded in 2001 by Donn Harvey, a former Director of Engineering and Tim Bruce, an award-winning engineering staffing veteran, Protingent is distinguished by our employee-owned (ESOP) structure and focus on IT, Product Development and Engineering sectors. Our deep commitment to understanding the intricacies of technology ensures that we provide candidates who not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations, driving their success with every project.

At Protingent, culture transcends strategy—our corporate ethos is built on fostering a dynamic environment of collaboration and communication. This approach has cultivated profound results: rapid growth, remarkably low turnover, and recognition as a Best in Staffing Company by Clearly Rated. Less than 1% of staffing firms receive this award. We remain dedicated to nurturing our strong community of skilled professionals, ensuring that together, we continue to shape the future of technology.

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