Electrical Engineer

Raven Defense Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Raven Defense Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to lead electrical design, modeling, assembly, and troubleshooting for mission-critical hardware. You will bridge customer requirements with field-ready hardware in a cross-functional team that moves designs from screen to field.

The role emphasizes hands-on system integration, PCB prototyping for telemetry and RF, and supporting Satellite Communications and Electronic Warfare projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience developing electrical schematics, harness drawings, and performing hands-on system integration
• Proven ability to maintain technical excellence in a high-tempo environment with shifting priorities and mission-critical deadlines
• Proficiency in DoD guidelines and standards, security procedures, testing protocols, and administrative standards

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical loads analysis, complex harness design, and selection and integration of COTS equipment
• Drive the design and prototyping of PCBs for telemetry, RF, or mixed-signal applications
• Perform system wiring, troubleshooting, and field-level repairs of mission-critical equipment
• Serve as the electrical lead within a small, agile team to develop novel solutions for Satellite Communications, Telemetry, and Electronic Warfare

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

System integration

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PCB prototyping

Harness design

RF and telemetry concepts

Job description

Raven Defense is searching for an experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as the technical focal point for our electrical design, modeling, assembly, and troubleshooting operations in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate will seamlessly bridge the gap between complex customer requirements and mission-ready hardware, working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your designs move rapidly from the screen to the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Design & Analysis: Lead electrical loads analysis, complex harness design, and selection and integration of COTS equipment
• Hardware Development: Drive the design and prototyping of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for telemetry, RF, or mixed-signal applications.
• Hands-on Integration: Perform system wiring, troubleshooting, and field-level repairs of mission-critical equipment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the electrical lead within a small, agile team to develop novel solutions for Satellite Communications, Telemetry, and Electronic Warfare.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience developing electrical schematics, harness drawings, and performing hands-on system integration
• Proven ability to maintain technical excellence in a high-tempo environment with shifting priorities and mission-critical deadlines
• Proficiency in DoD guidelines and standards, security procedures, testing protocols, and administrative standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in defense/aerospace electrical integration
• Working knowledge of at least one discipline of; circuit card design, RF, mixed signal design, or defense industry electrical engineering standards
• Experience in airborne or maritime electrical system integration activities
• Thorough understanding of the whole design lifecycle and ability to work outside core function
• Background in the DoD RDT&E community (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation)

Travel:

• Occasional travel, up to 25%, is required for this position. Travel will include customer and vendor visits in office/meeting environments as well as engineering support requirements which may include CONUS and OCONUS deployment aboard specialized RDT&E assets in support of customer requirements.
• Candidate must be capable of meeting FAA medical flight clearance requirements

Citizenship and Clearance:

• US Citizenship is required for this position
• Candidate must meet minimum eligibility requirements to obtain a US DoD Top Secret level security clearance

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Raven Defense Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training