Associate Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment. This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to work with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, enhancing their skills and contributing to innovative projects.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package including health, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of industry experience or relevant hands-on project experience required.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and compliance standards is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate electrical harnesses for satellites.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate harness functionality.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including schematics.

Skills

Electrical systems

Circuit design

Schematic capture tools

Strong written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related field

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