Associate Electrical Engineer

EVONA; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to kick-start a career in the space industry. You will support design, testing, and integration of electrical harnesses and hardware for spacecraft and ground support equipment.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience may come from internships, co-ops, university projects, or hands-on academic work. A strong foundation in electrical systems and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Recent graduates welcome.
• Hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, research, or academic projects.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Interest in spacecraft hardware and the space industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and integration of spacecraft electrical harnesses.
• Create and review electrical schematics and harness drawings.
• Work with wiring, cables, connectors, backshells, and other electrical components.
• Support electrical hardware testing and validation.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Prepare technical documentation, including schematics, block diagrams, and ICDs.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, power, RF, and other engineering teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

Mentor Graphics

MATLAB

SPICE

Job description

We’re looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer who is excited to start or develop their career in the space industry.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers supporting the design, testing, and integration of electrical harnesses and hardware for spacecraft and ground support equipment.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience can come from internships, co-ops, university projects, research, or hands‑on academic projects.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design and integration of spacecraft electrical harnesses.
• Create and review electrical schematics and harness drawings.
• Work with wiring, cables, connectors, backshells, and other electrical components.
• Support electrical hardware testing and validation.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Prepare technical documentation, including schematics, block diagrams and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, power, RF, and other engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Recent graduates are welcome.
• Hands‑on experience through professional work, internships, co‑ops, research, or academic projects.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and schematics.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Interest in working with spacecraft hardware and the space industry.

Nice to Have

• Electrical harness or cable design experience.
• Knowledge of wiring, connectors, cable routing, shielding, or EMI/EMC.
• Experience with electrical testing or hardware integration.
• Exposure to spacecraft or aerospace projects.
• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, Mentor Graphics, MATLAB, or SPICE.