Electrical and Controls Engineer
About The Position
Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Livonia, MI engineering team. In this role, you will translate customer requirements into robust electrical designs for the precision ballscrews, actuators, and flywheels that power critical commercial aerospace and defense programs. You will own the full design lifecycle — from concept and prototyping through testing, design-for-manufacturability analysis, and product release — while partnering with vendors, the shop floor, and program teams to move designs from prototype to production. The ideal candidate brings strong CAD proficiency and electrical engineering depth, a project management mindset, and a "do what it takes" approach to solving complex problems in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- Five years of electrical engineering experience.
- Proficiency in CAD and design/drafting techniques.
- Proficiency with MS Office and NC-based languages, including robotics control.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles in electrical design and manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of production processes, quality control, and cost analysis.
- Strong mathematical and statistical foundation for technical applications.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check (physical exam may be required for certain positions).
Nice To Haves
- Technically curious electrical engineer who thrives at the intersection of design and production.
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving to complex technical challenges.
- Approaches ambiguity with deductive and inductive reasoning rather than waiting for direction.
- Strong project and time management skills, able to juggle multiple programs without losing track of milestones.
- Communicates clearly, both in writing and in person.
- Comfortable visualizing complex systems, recognizing patterns across designs, and organizing information.
- Makes sound decisions with the data available, exercises good judgment when data is incomplete.
- Collaborates effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
- Possesses a "do what it takes" attitude and ownership that turns prototypes into production-ready hardware on aerospace timelines.
Responsibilities
- Review customer documents and translate requirements into electrical designs.
- Design, prototype, test, and evaluate subunits and systems; iterate as needed.
- Conduct design-for-manufacturability and lifecycle analyses.
- Write Work Instructions.
- Release product designs, document changes, and communicate updates.
- Write technical specifications and design criteria based on client needs.
- Monitor and integrate current/new technologies to enhance solutions.
- Select, recommend, and document material/component choices.
- Work with shop floor to troubleshoot problems.
- Liaise with vendors to communicate technical and scheduling requirements.
- Manage multiple projects, tracking milestones using MS Project and other tools.
- Create designs using CAD and other computer-aided software.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries linked to performance
- Paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Comprehensive group insurance plan
- HSA/FSA options
- Dental & Vision
- Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
- Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
- Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans
- Company match for 401k
- Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
- Free access to a virtual doctor
- Employee assistance program
- Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
- Generous referral bonuses
- Advantageous recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
