Electrical Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer III

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will join a design-focused Electrical Systems Department that develops advanced hardware-based solutions for a wide range of aerospace and military applications. In this role, you will contribute to the research, design, and development of electronic assemblies and electrical systems integrated into manned and unmanned ground and air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems. You will work independently on projects that have significant impact on operational results and deliverables, collaborating with internal experts and client project teams to create robust electrical architectures and hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop electrical equipment and systems for complex aerospace and defense applications.
• Develop system-level electrical architectures and designs that meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Create block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and detailed cable drawings.
• Perform component selection and derating activities in accordance with applicable standards and best practices.
• Design and verify new hardware through rigorous design verification testing and documentation.
• Support system-level integration activities, ensuring proper operation of electrical assemblies within larger systems.
• Interpret and generate schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams for complex electrical systems.
• Conduct experiments and evaluate results in areas such as radar and radiation detection equipment, communications circuitry, analog and digital computing, and control/test equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform root cause analysis to resolve technical issues and improve designs.
• Apply fundamental circuit theory and knowledge of circuit components to develop robust hardware solutions.
• Use laboratory instrumentation and test equipment to perform debug, validation, and production support testing.
• Develop technical solutions that require deep analysis and an understanding of their impact on the end product or system.
• Support cable production and related engineering activities for military and aerospace hardware when required.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of special test equipment to facilitate production testing of MIL-rated components.
• When applicable, participate in the design of high-power AC electrical distribution systems including generators, UPS systems, transformers, circuit protection, and custom control panels.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline with 26 years of prior experience (in lieu of the bachelors degree experience requirement).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in hardware system design and test, from architecture through implementation.
• Strong experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis in complex electrical systems.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a collaborative engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and work with schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• Hands-on cable design experience, including creation of cable specifications and cable drawings.
• Solid understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components.
• Practical laboratory experience using instrumentation and test equipment, with proficiency in debug and test methods.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to break down system-level designs into component-level implementations, including wiring diagrams and schematic development.
• Eligibility for a Secret Clearance.
• Residence in the North Alabama area or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama, AL area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading small to mid-sized technical teams and providing technical direction.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and IPC J-STD-001 standards for cable and electronic assembly quality.
• Electrical design experience for military hardware or aerospace systems.
• Experience supporting cable production processes and resolving production-related technical issues.
• Experience with high-power applications and associated design considerations.
• Familiarity with AS50881 and NASA derating standards for aerospace and defense hardware.
• Cable design experience using SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, Draftsight, or Microsoft Visio.
• Experience designing special test equipment architectures to support production testing of MIL-rated components.
• Experience designing high-power AC electrical distribution systems, including generators, UPS systems, transformers, circuit protection devices, and custom control panels.

Work Environment

This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, within a professional engineering and laboratory environment focused on aerospace and defense systems.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $36.60 - $76.18/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

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