Electrical Engineer

Our Company•Huntsville, AL

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

Signalink, a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Electrical Engineer to join their team. This role involves applying electrical engineering principles throughout the lifecycle of avionics and aircraft electrical system development, supporting U.S. Army aviation programs. The engineer will contribute to the development, integration, analysis, testing, and documentation of these critical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university.
3–7 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, avionics, aerospace, military aviation, or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience supporting electrical engineering activities for aerospace, defense, or other complex systems.
Understanding of electrical engineering principles, analysis methods, electrical drawings, schematics, and system design.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and electrical system documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or comparable electrical design and CAD tools.
Experience developing or reviewing Electrical Load Analyses (ELA).
Familiarity with aircraft electrical power distribution, wiring, connectors, grounding and bonding, and circuit protection.
Familiarity with U.S. Army aviation systems, military standards, specifications, technical manuals, and engineering processes.
Experience supporting rotary-wing aircraft or other military aviation platforms.
Experience supporting aircraft modification, system integration, qualification, verification, or validation activities.
Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations, wiring harness design, electrical interfaces, or aircraft electrical system troubleshooting.
Experience working in a government or defense contractor environment.
Experience working directly with government customers or military aviation program offices.

Responsibilities

Apply electrical engineering principles and methodologies throughout the lifecycle of avionics and aircraft electrical system development supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
Support the development, integration, analysis, testing, and documentation of aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
Analyze customer and system requirements and assist in developing electrical system architectures, design approaches, and detailed technical specifications.
Support the design and integration of aircraft electrical systems, electronic equipment, wiring harnesses, interconnects, power distribution, and associated components.
Perform electrical engineering analyses and assessments to verify that system designs satisfy functional, performance, safety, and airworthiness requirements.
Develop and review Electrical Load Analyses (ELA), electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, and other engineering documentation.
Test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical and electronic systems to ensure designs meet operational and functional requirements.
Evaluate electrical system interfaces and identify potential integration issues involving wiring, connectors, grounding and bonding, circuit protection, power distribution, and system compatibility.
Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring data, technical specifications, and other complex technical documentation.
Collaborate with mechanical, systems, software, and other engineering disciplines to support aircraft system integration and resolve technical issues.
Support engineering investigations, design reviews, technical data package development, and resolution of electrical system integration issues.
Review engineering analyses, test results, drawings, and other technical products developed by other team members.
Support the development of technical reports, analyses, presentations, and other engineering deliverables in accordance with customer and program requirements.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members as assigned.