Electrical Design Engineer I

Bowmar LLC•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•$82,000 - $91,000

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 role involves assisting with electronic component, PCB assembly, and electro-mechanical system design; supporting PCB layout under supervision; interpreting customer specifications; preparing basic engineering documentation; and performing preliminary calculations, analyses, and component selection. The engineer also supports testing and troubleshooting, helps develop work instructions and engineering change documentation, participates in design reviews, and contributes to continuous improvement. The position collaborates with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to support manufacturability and compliance. The position is performed in an air-conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels. It requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Employment is subject to Bowmar’s Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy, including a pre-employment drug screen and random testing for employees in safety-sensitive positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field with 0–5 years of experience in electronics design, with internships or co-ops acceptable; alternatively, 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Basic understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design fundamentals.
Exposure to CAD/PCB tools such as Altium Designer or AutoCAD; coursework is acceptable.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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.