Electrical Engineer - Lead
Tharp Consulting · Waco, TX · 5 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for aircraft systems integration, including avionics upgrades and power distribution within the Military Aircraft sector.
Responsibilities
- Design and support aircraft electrical systems modifications, ensuring proper electrical requirements, integration, and testing.
- Perform electrical interface and power test planning, verification, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and aircraft environments.
- Lead tasks related to wiring, signal interfaces, and system integration, mentoring junior team members.
- Manage budgets and schedules, generate professional documentation, and collaborate across teams.
- Work onsite, travel as needed, and support overtime to meet project demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field with 9+ years of experience, or equivalent experience without a degree.
- Experience in system wiring and signal interface integration.
- Proficiency in electrical CAD tools such as Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, or Capital Harness.
- Knowledge of military and aircraft design standards like MIL-STD-810 and SAE ARP4754 is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, ability to produce technical drawings and reports, and familiarity with digital and analog signals.
- Physical ability to work inside aircraft and hangar environments, including climbing and maneuvering in tight spaces.
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- Must be able to work onsite and travel.