Electrical Engineer

We have an Excellent Contract position for anElectrical Engineerto join a leading Company located inHuntsville, AL.

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

The ideal candidate will combine electrical engineering knowledge with software development capabilities to help design, implement, and maintain automated test systems for flight-critical avionics. This role requires a blend of hardware and software expertise and the ability to validate complex electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated test procedures for avionics hardware components and systems.

• Develop/support test software using modern languages (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW) within a CI/CD framework (lower in priority for this job, but ideal to have for future growth and higher utility).

• Design and integrate electrical assemblies including cables and harnesses for test systems.

• Support test systems that simulate real-world conditions for avionics components.

• Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to optimize product performance.

• Document test requirements, procedures, and results using digital engineering tools.

• Apply "test-like-you-fly" methodologies to ensure products meet mission requirements.

• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide technical recommendations.

• Participate in review boards and technical interchange meetings with customers and suppliers.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree.

• 4 years minimum experience.

• Schematic capture.

• Wiring diagrams.

• GIT.

• Agile.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related engineering field.

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW (lower in priority for this role as noted above).

• Familiarity with test automation and CI/CD practices (lower in priority for this role as noted above).

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methods (lower in priority for this role as noted above).

• Experience with PCB design and troubleshooting, including embedded processor, microcontroller, or FPGA-based designs.

• Experience with RF testing and calibration.

• Experience in aerospace or defense industry test environments.

• Knowledge of environmental testing procedures.

• Familiarity with databases for test data collection.

• Experience with digital engineering tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitLab).

• Understanding of statistical analysis for test validation.

• Experience with test systems for production environments.

• Familiarity with IPC/J-STD standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-600/610/620) for electronic assembly.

• Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Altium, or KiCad.

• Familiarity with military standards.

• Prior DoD program experience.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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