Mid-Level Electrical Engineer

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffon Aerospace is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in Madison, Alabama. This role involves leading electrical systems design and development efforts for advanced unmanned aerial vehicles while providing technical mentorship to junior team members. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in aerospace or defense electrical systems, strong technical leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive projects from concept through production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred)
5-10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering
Proven experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV electrical systems design
Strong expertise in circuit design, power electronics, and embedded systems
Proficiency with circuit design tools such as Altium, Eagle, or equivalent
Experience leading technical projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical oversight to junior engineers
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles including analog, digital, and power systems
Experience with electrical testing, validation, and troubleshooting complex systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical information clearly
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations and able to access ITAR and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Experience with avionics, flight control systems, or autopilot systems
Knowledge of power distribution systems, battery management, and energy storage
Experience with RF systems, antennas, telemetry, or communications systems
Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or other aerospace electrical standards
Experience with embedded systems development and hardware-software integration
Background in systems engineering and requirements management
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other engineering analysis tools

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Perform circuit board design, component selection, and schematic capture for complex electrical systems
Conduct system-level electrical architecture design and trade studies
Lead electrical integration efforts and troubleshoot complex system-level issues
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
Lead technical reviews and design reviews with internal teams and customers
Develop test plans, specifications, and verification procedures for electrical systems
Oversee electrical testing activities and validate system performance against requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and systems engineering
Support manufacturing engineering efforts including design for manufacturability and production support
Prepare and present technical documentation including design reports, test results, and technical briefings