Aerospace Electrical Engineer — Embedded Systems & Controls

Breeze Eastern; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. The Electrical Engineer will contribute to embedded processor-based design, power distribution, EMI/RFI considerations, and aerospace-grade development activities.

The role reports to the Chief Engineer and involves technical analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and support across global design

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited school
• Possesses superior engineering skills
• Must have advanced knowledge of aerospace electrical engineering and design and be familiar with applicable codes, standards, and acceptable industry practices
• Relevant experience with the development of aerospace actuators and sensors
• Experience with analog-based motion controls and processor-based motion controls
• Experienced in electrical engineering development and systems engineering activities in support of military or commercial marketplaces
• Familiarity with Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar software tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required, with the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent business and technical communication skills
• Familiarity with methods for applying conformance to RTCA DO-254
• SPI, Ethernet, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1551, CAN Bus design experience
• Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical designs for large-scale projects.
• Apply design knowledge in power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems, and equipment specification and selection.
• Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective resolutions.
• Lead and direct engineers, designers, and support personnel on large-scale projects.
• Design of Embedded Processor-based digital equipment.
• Considerations of EMI/RFI Compliance in Hardware System Architecture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
• Conduct investigative and qualification testing to military and aerospace requirements
• Write engineering technical reports typically expected during multi-year aerospace development programs
• Assist with company introduction of new but proven technologies to ensure first-in-class product reliability, safety, and operational productivity.
• Assist the production floor with troubleshooting of electrical components for first and continuing production articles.
• Work closely with other engineers of other disciplines to meet technical objectives laid out by project managers or other management team
• Works courteously and resolutely with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project goals.

Skills

Embedded systems

Power distribution

EMI/RFI awareness

Team leadership

Written communication

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. The Electrical Engineer will contribute to embedded processor-based design, power distribution, EMI/RFI considerations, and aerospace-grade development activities.

The role reports to the Chief Engineer and involves technical analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and support across global design