Electrical Engineer

Accelera; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

EAP

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Accelera in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help research, develop, test, certify, and enhance sophisticated aerospace systems and products. You’ll work across the full lifecycle—from concept to integrated hardware—including digital/analog designs, simulations, and EMI/EMC considerations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, adherence to aerospace standards, and hands-on design and analysis within a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Typically 2+ years of professional experience.
• Solid understanding of engineering practices and principles.
• Proficiency with Computer Aided Engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design, develop, test, and refine electrical and electronic systems.
• Support full product lifecycle from concept to deployment and integration.
• Create and assess both analog and digital designs.
• Use CAE software to aid design and engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical hurdles.
• Assist with circuit simulation and schematic capture.
• Contribute to Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) initiatives.
• Address EMI/EMC/EME design requirements and IEL/HIRF standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit design

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAE software

Job description

Electrical Engineer | Help Engineer the Future of Aviation

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Compensation: $43.53/hour

Sector: Aviation, Aerospace & Defense

Are you prepared to elevate your electrical engineering career by engaging with technology where performance, innovation, and precision are paramount?

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Hagerstown, Maryland, supporting a premier organization within the aviation and aerospace sector. In this capacity, you will play a vital role in the research, development, testing, certification, and ongoing enhancement of sophisticated aerospace systems and products.

Your technical expertise will help transform complex concepts into reality, ranging from advanced electronic systems and mission payloads to fully integrated space exploration and aircraft technologies.

Your Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer, you will participate in the entire product lifecycle, from initial conceptualization to the design of solutions including digital and analog circuit card assemblies and integrated systems.

Your daily tasks may include:

• Investigate, design, develop, test, and refine electrical and electronic systems.
• Provide development support across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts to final deployment and integration.
• Create and assess both analog and digital electronic designs.
• Leverage Computer Aided Engineering software to facilitate design and engineering workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to help resolve intricate technical hurdles.
• Assist with circuit simulation, modeling, analysis, and schematic capture.
• Contribute to Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) initiatives.
• Utilize electrical design standards to support component selection, manufacturing, and model-based definition.
• Address design requirements related to Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI), Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Electro Magnetic Effects (EME).
• Apply technical knowledge regarding Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL) and High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) standards.
• Support the layout and design processes for printed circuit boards.
• Engage in system simulations and analysis using logical and functional models.

Qualifications

Required Background

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Typically 2+ years of professional experience in the field.
• Solid understanding of engineering practices and principles.
• Proficiency in utilizing Computer Aided Engineering software.
• Experience or familiarity collaborating within multi-disciplinary development teams.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Background

We are particularly interested in candidates who possess experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas:

• Aerospace and defense industry engineering settings.
• Systems analysis, functional and logical modeling, and simulations.
• Electrical Load Analysis (ELA).
• Circuit analysis, simulation, and modeling.
• Analog and/or digital circuit design.
• Schematic capture.
• Printed circuit board tools and layout procedures.
• High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) standards.
• Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL).
• Electro Magnetic Effects (EME).
• Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC).
• Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI).
• Model-based definition.
• Electrical component selection.
• Production and manufacturing processes for electrical systems.
• Standard electrical design principles.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role frequently involves standing, sitting, walking, climbing steps or stairs, and performing repetitive hand, finger, and arm motions requiring dexterity. You may occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Exposure to hazardous materials, outdoor elements, or loud noises is expected to be minimal.

Why Join Us?

This role offers more than just a standard engineering assignment; it is a chance to apply your skills to high-impact aerospace and aviation technologies built for the world's most demanding environments.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with skilled professionals in a highly technical and team-oriented environment.
• Gain meaningful experience within the aerospace, aviation, and defense sectors.
• Support the development of complex integrated systems throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Broaden your technical expertise in system integration, electromagnetic effects, simulation, modeling, and advanced circuit design.
• Address significant engineering challenges where innovation, quality, and attention to detail are critical.

If you are an electrical engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and collaborating across disciplines to advance aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

Advance Your Engineering Career

Your skills can help define the future of aerospace and aviation technology.

This position requires access to facilities or information subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Access to controlled technologies may be restricted to U.S. Persons (including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specific categories of asylees or refugees) or to foreign nationals who have obtained an export license.

Pay Details: $43.53 per hour

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K, EAP, and commuter benefits. These options allow employees to select the coverage that best fits their personal needs. Additionally, associates may be eligible for paid leave, such as Paid Sick Leave or other legally mandated leave, as well as holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Military-connected talent is encouraged to apply.

The company evaluates qualified candidates with conviction and arrest records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and relevant city/county ordinances in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is illegal in Massachusetts to require a lie detector test as a condition of continued employment or hiring. Violations of this law are subject to civil liability and criminal penalties.

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