Electrical Engineer - Aircraft Systems Integration
Summary
Hands-on work supporting aircraft electrical design, integration, and testing for avionics upgrades, power distribution, and interfaces in lab and on-aircraft environments.
Highlights
- Work Arrangement
- On-Site
- Experience
- 4+ years relevant experience
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Certifications
- Electrical CAD tool proficiency
- Travel Required
- Occasionally for business needs
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Saratech is supporting a confidential aerospace client on advanced aircraft systems integration programs and is seeking Electrical Engineers at multiple experience levels.
This role involves electrical design, integration, and test support for complex aircraft systems, including avionics upgrades and power distribution. Candidates will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on engineering environment supporting both laboratory and on-aircraft activities.
Key Responsibilities
(Senior and Lead levels may additionally serve as task leads, mentor junior engineers, and support schedule/budget management.)
Required Qualifications (Level-Dependent)
Experience Levels:
This role supports a confidential client program. Specific project details, location, and client identity will be shared later in the interview process.
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Subject to background check
This role involves electrical design, integration, and test support for complex aircraft systems, including avionics upgrades and power distribution. Candidates will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on engineering environment supporting both laboratory and on-aircraft activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical engineering design for aircraft systems integration
- Support avionics upgrades, power distribution, and electrical interfaces
- Apply electrical requirements, design solutions, and integration approaches
- Develop and execute electrical interface and power test plans
- Perform verification testing in laboratory and aircraft environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical interface and integration issues
- Generate professional drawings, technical documentation, and reports
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams
(Senior and Lead levels may additionally serve as task leads, mentor junior engineers, and support schedule/budget management.)
Required Qualifications (Level-Dependent)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in electrical systems integration involving wiring and signal interfaces
- Proficiency with at least one electrical CAD tool (e.g., Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, Capital Harness)
- Understanding of both digital and analog electrical interfaces, including voltage drop, timing, and signal integrity considerations
- Ability to support hands-on test and integration activities
Experience Levels:
- Specialist: ~4+ years relevant experience (or equivalent)
- Senior Specialist: ~6+ years relevant experience (or equivalent)
- Lead: ~9+ years relevant experience (or equivalent), including technical leadership
- Familiarity with aerospace and military electrical design standards (e.g., wiring, power, EMI/EMC, system safety)
- Experience supporting aircraft modification or upgrade programs
- Prior involvement in verification testing and on-platform integration
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Interest or experience in mentoring junior engineers (senior levels)
- Ability to work onsite at a client facility
- Ability to travel occasionally for business needs (<10%)
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to work in aircraft and hangar environments, including physical access to aircraft interiors
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Full-time or long-term contract
- Competitive compensation based on experience and level
This role supports a confidential client program. Specific project details, location, and client identity will be shared later in the interview process.
#HI
Subject to background check