Electrical Engineer III

CAE•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III leads electrical system component design and development for a variety of flight simulator programs. The role applies current engineering concepts to assigned work and collaborates closely with senior Engineering and Program team members. It includes team performance and budget oversight, earned value management reporting, and design work such as system schematic diagrams, circuit breaker panels, interface diagrams, and power distribution using CAD tools. The engineer provides technical leadership across simulator programs, coordinates work with electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering teams, and directs technical activities on large-scale programs. The position supports devices from requirements through final acceptance, resolves technical problems, assists suppliers and manufacturing, contributes to bids and proposals, and guides junior team members. Work also includes electrical load analysis, interface control documentation, peer reviews, and hardware subcontractor specifications. The role operates in a professional office and engineering lab, with work involving aircraft simulator equipment such as avionic cockpits, visual systems, and electronic cabinets. The employee must comply with company security and data-protection policies and be eligible for a DoD personal security clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree.
At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience or experience in a related industry.
At least 5 years of systems integration experience.
Knowledge of earned value management and its application to program execution.
Experience as a control account manager or relevant experience managing program budgets and schedules.
Experience with CAD software.
Knowledge of PLC, FIO, Racktangle, and VMIC I/O.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and Linux operating systems.
Strong communication skills and good teamwork.
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance and be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and use ladders.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD experience is preferred.
Understanding of ANSI and ASME standards.
Familiarity with Mil Standard parts.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing.
Familiarity with DELTEK / Costpoint and MRP.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design and development for a variety of simulator programs.
Coordinate design activities with electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering team members.
Arrange and direct technical activities for large-scale programs.
Ensure designs meet customer, safety, and program requirements.
Resolve technical problems and provide technical support to suppliers and manufacturing.
Support training devices from requirements through final acceptance.
Support bids and proposals by reviewing technical specifications, recommending design and manufacturing solutions, and writing detailed technical responses.
Conduct independent studies and provide analysis, interpretations, and conclusions.
Guide junior team members and support peer reviews of engineering designs.
Perform and document electrical load analysis and balancing.
Support development of Interface Control Documents.
Work with a variety of I/O systems and design analog and digital components and three-phase power systems.
Support development of hardware subcontractor specifications.
Manage team performance, control account budgets, and earned value management reporting.
Perform other engineering and non-engineering duties as required by the supervisor.
Comply with company security and data protection policies; properly mark and handle information and materials, limit access to authorized personnel, and store government and proprietary information on company-provided resources.