Electrical Engineering Lead

EOS Defense Systems USA•Huntsville, AL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

EOS Defense Systems USA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to lead a small team of electrical engineers across multiple Remote Weapon System (RWS) development programs. The role provides senior technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of complex electronics while mentoring engineers, managing tasking, and maintaining accountability for engineering quality and delivery schedules. This is an on-site position at the company’s facility. The Electrical Engineering Lead works closely with systems, software, and mechanical engineering leads to integrate electrical systems into mechanical gimbals, slip rings, and broader weapon-platform architectures. The position supports defense programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
Proven experience leading or managing small technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in a U.S. government contracting or defense environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level U.S. security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to brief leadership, interface with clients, and motivate an engineering team.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Remote Weapon System hardware, including mechanical gimbals, slip rings, and defense-environment ruggedization.
Proficiency in schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout, microcontroller and FPGA hardware integration, and high-voltage pulsed power systems.
Experience with brushless DC motor drives, high-speed video capture and transmission, ten-gigabit Ethernet, and fiber optics.
Mastery of Altium Designer for simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout; experience with Cadence or Expedition may also be suitable.
Comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic, circuit, and manufacturing theories applied to safety-critical hardware.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for the electrical engineering team, guiding architectural design, development, and integration of complex electronics for Remote Weapon Systems.
Mentor and coach engineers to support their professional growth and foster a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Manage, prioritize, and assign engineering tasks across concurrent programs to optimize team capacity and meet project milestones.
Foster ownership and accountability for the quality, reliability, and timely delivery of engineering designs.
Maintain engineering schedules, conduct design reviews, and ensure deliverables meet aerospace and defense quality standards.
Collaborate with systems, software, and mechanical engineering leads to integrate electrical systems into mechanical gimbals, slip rings, and weapon-platform architectures.