Electrical Design Engineer I

Bowmar • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Electrical Design Engineer I supports the design, development, and documentation of Bowmar’s commercial and military aerospace electronic products. This entry-level role focuses on learning Bowmar engineering processes, contributing to new product development tasks, and supporting sustaining engineering activities. The engineer works under the guidance of more experienced engineers while gaining proficiency in design tools, Lean Product Development concepts, and aerospace standards.

The position collaborates with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to help ensure products are manufacturable and meet applicable requirements. Work includes supporting design, PCB layout, preliminary analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and engineering documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with 0–5 years of experience in electronics design (internships/co-ops acceptable); or 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to CAD/PCB tools such as Altium Designer or AutoCAD; coursework is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electronic components, PCB assemblies, and electro-mechanical systems for aerospace applications.
• Support PCB layout activities under supervision using approved design tools.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and assist in preparing basic engineering documentation.
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations, simple analyses, and component selection.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of electrical assemblies to verify performance and compliance.
• Assist with the development of work instructions, procedures, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and learn Bowmar’s Lean Product Development methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing quality and reducing waste.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• 401(k) matching
• Vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Health and wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level