Job#: 3056796 Job Description:Electrical System Design Engineer
Location: Huntsville, Alabama (On-site)
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on creating unique solutions to complex engineering challenges. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced hardware-based solutions, supporting a variety of initiatives to develop electronic assemblies integrated into aerospace and military systems. This position offers an environment that encourages professional growth and technical leadership in a collaborative engineering setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop system-level electrical architecture and design.
- Create block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings.
- Execute component selection and derating activities.
- Perform design verification testing on new hardware.
- Support system-level integration activities.
- Collaborate with internal technical experts to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
- Provide technical guidance and review work for junior technical staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 4+ years of experience in hardware system design and test, spanning from architecture through implementation.
- Proven cable design experience, including schematic development and wiring diagrams.
- Strong proficiency with design tools such as SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, DraftSight, or Microsoft Visio.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams, alongside hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debugging methods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading small to mid-sized technical teams.
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 class 3 and IPC J-STD-001 standards.
- Experience with electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems.
- Prior experience supporting cable production and working with high-power applications.
- Familiarity with the AS50881 NASA Derating Standard.
- Experience designing high-power AC electrical distribution systems, including generators, UPS systems, transformers, and custom control panels.
PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
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