Electrical Design Engineer I

Bowmar LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Bowmar LLC in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Electrical Design Engineer I to support design, development, and documentation of commercial and military aerospace electronics. This entry‑level role emphasizes learning Bowmar processes, contributing to new product development, and supporting sustaining engineering under senior engineers.

You will gain hands‑on experience with design tools, Lean Product Development, and aerospace standards while collaborating with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, with 0–5 years of electronics design experience (internships/co‑ops acceptable); or 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design fundamentals.
• Exposure to CAD/PCB tools such as Altium Designer or AutoCAD (coursework acceptable).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electronic components, PCB assemblies, and electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace applications.
• Support PCB layout activities under supervision using approved design tools.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and assist in preparing basic engineering documentation.
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations, simple analyses, and component selection.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of electrical assemblies to verify performance and compliance.
• Assist with the development of work instructions, procedures, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and learn Bowmar’s Lean Product Development methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing quality and reducing waste.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering

Electronics design experience

Tools

Altium Designer

AutoCAD

Job description

The Electrical Design Engineer I supports the design, development, and documentation of Bowmar’s commercial and military aerospace electronic products. This entry-level role focuses on learning Bowmar engineering processes, contributing to new product development tasks, and supporting sustaining engineering activities. The engineer works under the guidance of more experienced engineers while gaining proficiency in design tools, Lean Product Development concepts, and aerospace standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electronic components, PCB assemblies, and electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace applications.
• Support PCB layout activities under supervision using approved design tools.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and assist in preparing basic engineering documentation.
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations, simple analyses, and component selection.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of electrical assemblies to verify performance and compliance.
• Assist with the development of work instructions, procedures, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and learn Bowmar’s Lean Product Development methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing quality and reducing waste.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Core Competencies

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Proactivity
• Honesty

Position Specific Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Orientation
• Engineering Prowess
• Innovative
• Commitment to Lean
• Teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, with 0–5 years of experience in electronics design (internships/co‑ops acceptable); or 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design fundamentals.
• Exposure to CAD/PCB tools such as Altium Designer or AutoCAD (coursework acceptable).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in an air‑conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels.

Additional Information

This position is eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Salary is based on job-related, non-discriminatory, factors such as experience, education, training skills and abilities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Bowmar follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.Any individual who is offered employment with Bowmar will be required to submit to a drug screen prior to beginning employment. Employees working in safety-sensitive positions will be subject to random testing.