Electrical Engineering Specialist

Redwire Defense Tech•San Luis Obispo, CA

2d•$25 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Specialist, Electrical is a hands-on technical role responsible for electrical assembly, wiring, and testing for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The role builds on foundational electrical skills and expands into complex harness builds, subsystem integration, electrical troubleshooting, and executing electrical test procedures with minimal supervision. The Electrical Specialist II supports prototype development, test articles, and low-rate production hardware. The specialist identifies and resolves routine electrical issues and works with engineers to improve build quality, reliability, and electrical integration processes. This is a fully contributing technical specialist role progressing toward senior-level electrical authority.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Hands-on experience in electrical assembly, avionics, electronics manufacturing, or aerospace/robotics environments.
Demonstrated experience building wire harnesses and performing electrical integration with limited supervision.
Solid understanding of electrical principles, wiring standards, and grounding practices.
Proficiency reading and applying electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and basic signal measurement tools.
Familiarity with common connectors, pinning standards, and harness fabrication techniques.
Strong troubleshooting skills for routine electrical issues.
High attention to detail and commitment to build quality.
Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize work effectively.
Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Dependable and adaptable in fast-paced development environments.

Nice To Haves

Technical coursework or certification in electrical technology, electronics, avionics, or a related field.
Certificate or associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Avionics, or a related field.
Experience supporting UAS, avionics, embedded electronics, or aerospace prototype development.
Prior exposure to test environments, flight hardware, or environmental testing activities.
Soldering proficiency for through-hole and basic surface-mount components.
Familiarity with wire harness documentation, pin-out tables, or cable drawings.
Proactive mindset with interest in improving electrical build processes.
Interest in developing toward Senior (III) electrical specialist responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Build and install electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, and cable assemblies for UAS platforms.
Perform electrical integration activities, including routing, securing, and terminating wiring within airframes and subsystems.
Independently execute electrical test procedures, including continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, and power-on verification.
Troubleshoot and resolve routine electrical issues such as wiring errors, connector faults, grounding problems, or intermittent signals.
Support board-level bring-up activities under engineering guidance.
Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Perform rework, modifications, and repairs on electrical assemblies in accordance with procedures.
Document build steps, test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions.
Maintain ESD compliance, tool control, and organized electrical workspaces.
Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical specialists, and production teams to improve electrical integration and build processes.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned.