Aerospace Electrical Manufacturing Engineer (UAVs)

Ascend Recruiting Partners; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Recruiting Partners is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer for on-site assignment in Stafford, VA. The role involves supporting full-scale production, integration, and testing of high-tech unmanned systems, with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary electromechanical assembly.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, a related bachelor's degree, hands-on CAD and SOP experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or production engineering in aerospace/defense/unmanned systems
• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Proficiency in modifying and updating engineering drawings and CAD
• U.S. citizen able to obtain clearance
• Experience with AS9100/ITAR and defense docs

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on integration of electrical, electronic, and mechanical subsystems
• Troubleshoot and resolve build issues on the production floor
• Perform functional testing, calibration, and validation of subsystems
• Develop manufacturing processes for new products

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electromechanical systems

SOP writing

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

PCBA schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Job description

Ascend Recruiting Partners is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer for on-site assignment in Stafford, VA. The role involves supporting full-scale production, integration, and testing of high-tech unmanned systems, with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary electromechanical assembly.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, a related bachelor's degree, hands-on CAD and SOP experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance.