Electrical Engineer - Aerial Targets

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffon Aerospace is seeking an Aerial Target Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in Madison, Alabama. This role supports sustainment of electrical systems for fielded high-speed aerial target and unmanned aircraft, including integration of new components, resolution of obsolescence issues, and execution of Engineering Change Orders, with opportunities to support limited design tasks alongside senior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles including analog, digital, and power systems
Ability to read and develop wiring diagrams and schematics
Strong troubleshooting and hands-on debug skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations and able to access ITAR and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)
Willingness to travel occasionally to support flight test

Nice To Haves

0-5 years of electrical, electronics, or avionics engineering experience; relevant internship, co-op, or academic project experience considered
Exposure to avionics, flight controls, or UAS/UAV systems
Experience with schematic capture and/or PCB layout tools (Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar)
Familiarity with communication links, telemetry, or RF systems
Hands-on lab experience: soldering, wiring harness fabrication, bench testing
Experience with avionics, flight control systems, or autopilot systems
Knowledge of power distribution systems, battery management, and energy storage
Experience with RF systems, antennas, telemetry, or communications systems
Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or other aerospace electrical standards
Exposure to embedded systems development and hardware-software integration
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other engineering analysis tools

Responsibilities

Support sustainment engineering for fielded UAS electrical systems, including air vehicles and ground control stations, including root cause analysis and corrective action for issues identified in production, test, or the field
Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on fielded air vehicles and ground control stations, updating schematics, drawings, and documentation to reflect approved changes
Support integration of new or replacement components into existing air vehicle and ground control station electrical systems, including obsolescence resolution and form/fit/function substitutions
Support electrical integration efforts and help troubleshoot system-level issues on fielded air vehicles and ground support equipment
Assist with limited circuit board design and schematic capture updates as needed to support sustainment and integration efforts
Support development and updates of test plans, specifications, and verification procedures for electrical systems
Support electrical testing activities and help validate system performance against requirements
Participate in technical reviews and design reviews with internal teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and systems engineering
Support manufacturing engineering efforts including design for manufacturability and production support
Prepare technical documentation including ECO packages, design notes, test results, and technical briefings