Electrical Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Electrical Design & Analysis
  • Lead electrical design efforts from concept development through detailed design, fabrication support, and on-site commissioning.
  • Develop and review wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, harness drawings, and interconnect documentation using CAD/EDA tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, or equivalent).
  • Perform electrical analysis including power budgets, voltage drop, signal integrity, and harness load calculations to validate designs meet system requirements.
  • Evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with applicable electrical standards and codes.
• Low Voltage Systems, Sensors & Harnesses
  • Apply engineering expertise in low voltage circuit design, sensor integration, signal conditioning, and wiring harness development for complex system applications.
  • Develop and review harness and cable assembly drawings, connector specifications, and routing layouts that comply with applicable workmanship and design standards.
  • Troubleshoot low voltage circuits, sensor faults, and harness anomalies using standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and signal analyzers).
  • Select and specify sensors, connectors, cables, and associated hardware appropriate for the operating environment and system requirements.
• Design Review & Work Package Support
  • Lead and actively participate in formal design reviews (PDR, CDR, and peer reviews), ensuring technical rigor, safety compliance, and design completeness.
  • Review work packages, installation procedures, and test plans for electrical systems to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with engineering intent prior to field execution.
  • Evaluate proposed design changes and engineering change orders for technical feasibility, signal integrity impact, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software engineers to ensure electrical designs integrate effectively within the broader system architecture.
• Vendor Coordination & Fabrication Support
  • Work directly with vendors and harness fabricators to communicate design intent, clarify wiring and connector requirements, and ensure hardware is manufactured to specification.
  • Review vendor submittals, harness drawings, and material certifications to verify conformance with design and workmanship requirements (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent).
  • Serve as a technical resource and collaborate with project managers, fellow engineers, field technicians, and operations staff to plan and execute work efficiently.
• Technical Reporting & Documentation
  • Develop troubleshooting plans for on-site issues, provide instructions for on-site team for issue resolution.
  • Write and review technical reports documenting electrical system performance, design analyses, test results, and issue identification and resolution.
  • Produce clear, accurate engineering documentation including design memos, field reports, and lessons-learned summaries for program records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Systems Engineering (or similar) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 3-12 years of electrical engineering experience encompassing circuit/system design, analysis, and project lifecycle management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
• Proficiency with CAD/EDA tools for electrical schematic and wiring diagram development (AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience with low voltage systems, sensor integration, and wiring harness design.
• Strong ability to read and produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical content clearly to diverse audiences and produce professional engineering documentation.
• Ability to work in field environments, including industrial and outdoor settings, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ruggedized or defense-grade electrical systems, connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-26482, or similar), and harness workmanship standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Background in aerospace, defense, shipboard, or energy sector programs.
• Experience leading design reviews (PDR/CDR) and managing electrical hardware through formal change control processes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and design standards such as NFPA 70E, MIL-STD-461 (EMC), or MIL-HDBK-522.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers or technicians.