Electrical Engineering Specialist III

Redwire Defense Tech•Huntsville, AL

2d•$73,077 - $85,280•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Specialist III is an experienced technical contributor who supports engineering activities through hands-on execution, heavy soldering and rework, advanced troubleshooting, test support and high-quality documentation. They work with moderate independence to support subsystem-level integration, contribute to engineering reviews, and execute prototype builds, diagnostics and bench validation using standard lab equipment.

Requirements

Technical certificate, trade school completion or associate degree in a relevant field (equivalent hands-on experience considered in lieu)
3–5 years of relevant experience
Prior experience supporting prototype builds, subsystem testing, or technical troubleshooting.
PCB rework, soldering, harness assembly, bench testing of avionics / electronics, oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Basic FPGA, microcontroller or embedded hardware familiarity.
Strong troubleshooting instincts and ability to work through complex hands-on tasks.
High attention to detail, documentation accuracy and version control discipline.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse technical teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates initiative, ownership and growing technical judgment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or advanced technical certification in electrical technology, mechanical technology, cybersecurity or related field.
Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics or other complex hardware environments.
Prior involvement in system-level testing or field support.
Familiarity with avionics systems, power distribution, EMI / EMC considerations
Ability to guide junior specialists and support process improvements.
Comfortable providing feedback to engineers regarding manufacturability or system robustness.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on build, assembly, troubleshooting, and validation tasks in support of engineering development and production.
Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, work instructions, layout drawings, and equipment configurations.
Provide subsystem-level integration support, ensuring compatibility across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces.
Perform advanced diagnostics, data collection, and failure analysis, independently resolving moderately complex issues.
Assist engineers during design reviews and prototype iterations by providing practical manufacturability and testability insights.
Support configuration management through accurate documentation of part versions, changes, and revision history.
Train or mentor junior specialists in tool usage, safe practices, assembly methods, or troubleshooting techniques.
Collaborate across teams (engineering, test, production, NCC) to ensure seamless execution of builds and testing.