Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design EngineerOntic is seeking a motivated and technically driven Electrical Design Engineer to join our Sustainment and Design Engineering team in Creedmoor, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work across both legacy aerospace products and new product development, supporting critical commercial and defense aerospace programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to solve complex technical challenges while contributing to the continued growth and success of our organization.What You Will Be DoingSupport new product design and development activities, including EEE component selection, circuit board design, and system integration.Develop and implement electrical obsolescence management and mitigation strategies for legacy products.Participate in enterprise counterfeit parts prevention and mitigation initiatives.Design, develop, and validate test methods, test equipment, and acceptance test procedures.Support design reviews and technical assessments for both legacy and newly developed electronic systems.Materials and Processes EngineeringSupport the design and manufacture of printed wiring boards (PWBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electrical interconnect systems, and wire harness assemblies.Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, material specifications, and engineering standards across legacy aerospace products.Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to develop practical engineering solutions.Create, review, revise, and release engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.Investigate and resolve nonconformances, production issues, and design-related challenges while supporting demanding production schedules.Manufacturing and Supplier SupportProvide engineering support for the manufacture and assembly of wire harnesses, electrical panels, shelves, and related aerospace hardware.Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to interpret, refine, and improve process specifications and work instructions.Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations to identify corrective and preventive actions.Resolve manufacturing, production, and obsolescence-related issues affecting product performance, quality, and delivery.Qualifications and ExperienceRequiredBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering or a closely related technical field.Experience reading, interpreting, and creating engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment.PreferredAerospace industry experience supporting commercial and/or defense programs.Experience with analog and digital electronics design.Experience with PCB design, wire harness design, and electrical interconnect systems.Experience using Altium Designer, LabVIEW, or similar electrical design software.Experience using Solidworks 3D modeling softwareExperience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automated test systems.Familiarity with obsolescence management, counterfeit parts prevention, and aerospace industry standards.Compensation Pay Range95k-120kOntic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person " as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.