Jobs · Information Technology · North Carolina

Electrical Design Engineer

Ontic · Creedmoor, NC · Yesterday
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Responsibilities

  • Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Engineering Support:
    • Support new product design and development activities, including EEE component selection, circuit board design, and system integration.
    • Develop and implement electrical obsolescence management and mitigation strategies for legacy products.
    • Participate in enterprise counterfeit parts prevention and mitigation initiatives.
    • Design, develop, and validate test methods, test equipment, and acceptance test procedures.
    • Support design reviews and technical assessments for both legacy and newly developed electronic systems.
  • Materials and Processes Engineering Support:
    • Support the design and manufacture of printed wiring boards (PWBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electrical interconnect systems, and wire harness assemblies.
    • Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, material specifications, and engineering standards across legacy aerospace products.
    • Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
    • Create, review, revise, and release engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
    • Investigate and resolve nonconformances, production issues, and design-related challenges while supporting demanding production schedules.
  • Manufacturing and Supplier Support:
    • Provide engineering support for the manufacture and assembly of wire harnesses, electrical panels, shelves, and related aerospace hardware.
    • Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to interpret, refine, and improve process specifications and work instructions.
    • Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations to identify corrective and preventive actions.
    • Resolve manufacturing, production, and obsolescence-related issues affecting product performance, quality, and delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering or a closely related technical field.
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and creating engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment.

Preferred

  • Aerospace industry experience supporting commercial and/or defense programs.
  • Experience with analog and digital electronics design.
  • Experience with PCB design, wire harness design, and electrical interconnect systems.
  • Experience using Altium Designer, LabVIEW, or similar electrical design software.
  • Experience using Solidworks 3D modeling software.
  • Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automated test systems.
  • Familiarity with obsolescence management, counterfeit parts prevention, and aerospace industry standards.

Pay

Pay Range: $95k - $120k

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