Journeyman Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update wiring diagrams, pinouts, and cable assemblies for processing cards, crypto devices, and SATCOM interfaces.
• Perform load analysis and ensure circuit protection meets MIL-STD-704/1275 power quality requirements.
• Assemble and troubleshoot hardware in lab environments, including continuity checks, power-on verification, and firmware updates.
• Use lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers, and document results.
• Support vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC pre-qualification testing (MIL-STD-810/461).
• Maintain engineering documents such as ICDs, BOMs, and part number trees using tools like CAMEO/SysML and Windchill.
• Prepare test procedures, validation reports, and engineering change packages.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, and Test teams to resolve integration issues.
• Coordinate with platform OEMs on connector standards, grounding schemes, and aircraft power bus impacts.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• High School Diploma + 15 years of related experience (5 in DoD), or BA/BS + 10 years of experience (3 in DoD).
• Experience with MIL-STD-704/1275 power and MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC standards.
• Knowledge of aerospace wiring best practices (38999/26482, AS50881).
• Proficiency with schematic reading/modification and E-CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar).
• Skilled with lab instrumentation and fault isolation techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with airborne networking, SATCOM, crypto, or cross-domain hardware.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital-thread tools.
• Background in configuration audits, RMF hardware artifacts, or safety-of-flight packages.
• Wire harness certification (IPC/WHMA-620 or NASA-STD-8739).