Electrical Engineer, Senior

Redwire Defense Tech•Huntsville, AL

3d•$120,000 - $149,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer, Senior (III) serves as a technical leader for the design, integration, and validation of electrical subsystems across fixed-wing and VTOL uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). This role owns major electrical deliverables—such as avionics integration, power architecture, communications infrastructure, and high-reliability wiring systems—and ensures seamless coordination across mechanical, software, and flight test teams. The Senior Engineer leads design reviews, mentors junior engineers, executes complex analyses, and drives system-level troubleshooting during prototype, production, and flight test phases. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and an ability to balance safety, reliability, manufacturability, and performance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required.
4–7 years of hands-on experience in electrical, avionics, or embedded hardware design.
Demonstrated experience owning subsystem-level design from concept through validation.
Experience supporting prototype builds, HIL/SIL testing, and/or flight test operations.
Expert proficiency with schematic capture and electrical design tools (Altium Designer preferred).
Strong understanding of wiring harness development, signal routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analysis tools, and electrical debug equipment.
Deep understanding of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, RS-422/485, UART).
Knowledge of power electronics, DC/DC regulation, and battery/ESD protection strategies.
Familiarity with aerospace cable assemblies, MIL-SPEC connectors, and environmental qualification standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience developing avionics systems, flight-critical electronics, or high-reliability hardware for aerospace or defense.
Prior involvement in system-level architecture definition or technical leadership roles.
Experience supporting environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMC) or formal qualification efforts.
Experience with modeling and simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
Familiarity with autopilot systems, flight controllers, or embedded sensor systems.
Experience developing automated test systems or electrical test scripts (Python, LabVIEW).

Responsibilities

Lead electrical subsystem design and integration efforts for avionics, sensors, payloads, and power distribution systems.
Develop and own wiring harness architecture, electrical schematics, PCB requirements, and system-level electrical interfaces.
Perform advanced electrical analysis including failure modes, power budgeting, signal integrity, and grounding strategies.
Drive system integration in collaboration with mechanical, software, GNC, test engineering, and production teams.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex electrical and avionics issues discovered in lab, production, or flight test environments.
Support and guide flight test activities including instrumentation, data collection, and anomaly resolution.
Conduct and lead formal design reviews (PDR, CDR) and ensure electrical deliverables meet quality and reliability standards.
Provide mentorship and technical oversight for early-career engineers and technicians.
Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and quality engineering to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering processes, design guidelines, and standards.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance technical depth with project delivery needs.
High level of ownership, initiative, and accountability for subsystem performance.