Electrical Engineering Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Lead

Central Texas – *Relocation Assistance Provided*

 

The Company

Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.

The Job

Responsible for performing electrical engineering design for military aircraft systems integration, including avionics upgrades and power distribution. Support ongoing aircraft system modifications by applying electrical requirements, design, integration, and testing. Perform electrical interface and power test planning, execution, and verification in both laboratory and aircraft environments, including troubleshooting and resolving interface-related issues. This role may require overtime as needed and travel based on business requirements.

Functions

• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (Requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must be able to work onsite at the Waco, TX facility.
• Must be able to travel as required for business needs (<10%).?
• Must be able to work overtime as required for business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in the integration of systems involving wiring and signal interfaces.
• Experience in at least one electrical CAD tool, such as Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, Capital Harness.

Preferred Skills

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Mid-level knowledge of these tools:
• Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, or Capital Harness
• Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as:
• SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516
• An understanding of both digital and analog interface signals, and limitations such as allowable voltage drop, timing, handshaking, and such.
• Good communication skills and ability to generate professional drawings, documents, and reports.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the electrical engineering team, and mentor junior team members for EE integration design, test, and liaison.
• Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment. Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft. Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp. Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways.

Security Clearance

Please be aware this position requires one to be eligible for a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.