Electrical Engineer 1 (Onsite)

The Rockford, IL Power and Controls division is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineer 1. This role is onsite and eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical hardware issues related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems.
• Analyze alternate parts and write justification memos to support Obsolescence and Part Shortage issues to mitigate impact to production.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and issue resolution.
• Assist in schematic updates and design reviews following department standards.
• Perform basic design analyses in accordance with internal requirements and customer specifications.
• Serve as a cognizant engineer for product Test Equipment team and support and debug production test equipment as needed.
• Contribute to redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement initiatives.

What You Will Learn

• Apply electrical engineering fundamentals to real-world aerospace hardware challenges.
• Gain hands-on experience troubleshooting and analyzing complex electrical circuits and components.
• Learn best practices for schematic design, design analysis, and test requirements development.
• Understand how cross-functional teams collaborate to resolve product-level issues.
• Gain exposure to engineering tools such as Cadence schematic capture and circuit simulation software.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, integrated circuits).
• Understanding of circuit theory and system design principles.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware concepts and troubleshooting hardware.
• Experience with schematic capture or simulation tools (such as Cadence or LTspice).
• Hands-on project experience, internships, or co-op roles related to electrical hardware engineering.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection, and more.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!