Associate Electrical Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to design and test electrical harnesses for aerospace applications. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers, this role involves collaboration with experienced teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and troubleshooting designs. Comprehensive benefits support career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of industry experience or recent graduate with relevant hands-on project experience.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and circuit design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design, test, and integrate electrical harnesses.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality and performance.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including schematics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking anAssociate Electrical Engineerto support the design and testing of electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and integrate electrical harnesses.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and select appropriate components such as wiring, connectors, and back shells.
• Ensure all designs comply with company and industry standards.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate harness functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Analyze test data and troubleshoot issues to meet design specifications.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including schematics, block diagrams, and installation procedures.
• Work cross-functionally with teams in power, RF, command and data handling, and other spacecraft subsystems.

Qualifications:

• 1-2+ years of industry experience or recent graduate with relevant hands-on project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit design, and schematic capture tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range:$75,000 – $85,000 (based on experience)
• Full Benefits Packageincluding health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

This job opens for applications on 6/16/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Electrical Engineering, Associate Engineer, Satellite Systems, Electrical Harness Design, Circuit Design, Schematic Capture, Ground Support Equipment, Aerospace Engineering, Test Plans, System Integration, Technical Documentation, Interface Control Documents, Block Diagrams, Wiring Layouts, Connectors, Back Shells, Electrical Testing, Troubleshooting, MD, DMV, Virginia, DC