Electrical Engineering Lead

EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EOS Defense Systems USA designs and produces modular Remote Weapon Systems for counter-UAS and ground-to-ground missions. The Electrical Engineering Lead will direct a small team of electrical engineers across multiple Remote Weapon System development programs, providing senior-level technical leadership and fostering a culture of mission ownership. This role includes mentoring engineers, managing daily tasking, and maintaining accountability for engineering quality and delivery schedules. The position is on-site at the company’s facility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a highly 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 working in a U.S. government contracting or defense environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level U.S. security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Remote Weapon System hardware, including mechanical gimbals, slip rings, and ruggedization for defense environments.
Proficiency in schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout, microcontroller or FPGA hardware integration, and high-voltage pulsed power systems.
Additional experience with BLDC 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 suffice.
Comprehensive understanding of advanced electromagnetic, circuit, and manufacturing theories applied to safety-critical hardware.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership, interface with clients, and rally an engineering team.

Responsibilities

Serve as the electrical engineering team’s technical authority, guiding architectural design, development, and integration of complex electronics for Remote Weapon Systems.
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and build a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Manage, prioritize, and assign engineering tasks across concurrent programs to optimize team capacity and meet project milestones.
Foster team ownership and accountability for the quality, reliability, and timely delivery of 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 with mechanical gimbals, slip rings, and weapon platform architectures.