Electrical Engineer / Counter-UAS

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and architectures for C-UAS platforms, including power distribution, signal routing, and grounding strategies
• Support integration of radar, RF detection systems, EO/IR sensors, communications equipment, and countermeasure technologies
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, harness designs, and electrical documentation
• Perform electrical analysis, including power budgets, noise/interference mitigation, and signal integrity assessments
• Collaborate with RF, software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless system integration
• Support PCB design and review processes, including layout guidance for EMI/EMC performance
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical subsystems, including bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with military and industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, DO-160)
• Interface with vendors and manufacturers for component selection, procurement, and production support
• Support field testing, debugging, and system deployment activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design and system integration
• Strong understanding of power systems, analog/digital circuitry, and embedded interfaces
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, etc.)
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and mitigation techniques
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems
• Familiarity with common communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, CAN)
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C-UAS, UAV, electronic warfare, or radar systems
• Background in RF systems or high-frequency design considerations
• Experience with power electronics, battery systems, or ruggedized hardware
• Familiarity with SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) constraints for mobile or deployable systems
• Experience supporting environmental and qualification testing

Key Skills

• Electrical system architecture and design
• Power distribution and management
• EMI/EMC compliance and mitigation
• System integration and troubleshooting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Technical documentation and analysis