Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Description AV is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join our Kinetic Effectors Group. This role will support the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for the Next Generation Counter Uncrewed Aerial System Missile (NGCM) in support of national defense objectives. It is a hands‑on, mid‑career engineering role focused on embedded electronics, power systems, avionics, and missile subsystem integration and associated testing. The Engineer will work closely with cross‑functional teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in a mission‑critical environment. Key Responsibilities Design, analyze, and test electrical hardware for missile components including power distribution, control electronics, telemetry, and interface circuits. Develop and manage electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies. Support component selection and procurement, ensuring conformance with military and environmental standards. Conduct design verification, validation, and hardware troubleshooting during lab, ground, and flight tests. Collaborate with systems engineers to define and implement electrical interfaces, requirements, and ICDs. Assist in EMI/EMC compliance testing and environmental qualification (e.g., vibration, thermal, shock). Support integration and test activities in lab and field environments, including missile checkout procedures. Document engineering work through detailed drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control systems. Assist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning. Develop engineering labor and material estimates. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience). Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience. U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance. Understanding and application of industry electrical engineering technical standards; demonstrated electrical component design experience. Experience with circuit design and application. Experience using analytical software tools such as MATLAB or Python to analyze data and identify key characteristics and trends. Experience in electrical power distribution and design systems. Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics. Experience with requirements‑driven hardware design and circuitry design. Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cybersecurity policies and risk management framework (RMF) engineering technical standards. Experience with analog and digital circuit design. Experience with printed circuit board design and layout using ECAD tools. Ability to present engineering materials for requirements, design, and various milestones. Experience evaluating commercial off the shelf (COTS) parts for compliance. Experience researching, developing, designing, and testing circuits, components, and equipment systems. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience supporting a DoD missile program from concept through flight test. Working knowledge of Explosives Safety and Ordnance System Safety. Experience developing and releasing formal engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures. Experience with telemetry systems. Experience with mission‑critical and safety‑critical systems, components, connectors, cables, etc. Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑1901A, MIL‑STD‑882, EWR‑127, RCC 319, RCC 324, DoDEA 8510.01, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑464, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, ECSS‑ST‑50‑11C. Prior work with air‑to‑air, air‑to‑ground, or surface‑to‑air missile systems. Physical Demands Ability to work in an office (constant). Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent). Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; company holiday and paid time off; parental leave; 401(k) company match and contributions; professional development and training reimbursements; other work/life programs. ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. A U.S. person includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr AeroVironment