Electrical Engineer

Ontic; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontic is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support sustainment and design engineering across legacy and new aerospace programs. You will work in a collaborative team focused on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems, including PCB design, interconnects, and harnessing, ensuring robust performance and manufacturability.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex design challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical design engineering experience.
• Experience reading and creating schematics, drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainment of electrical products and development activities, including circuit board design and system integration.
• Develop obsolescence management and mitigation strategies for legacy products.
• Participate in counterfeit parts prevention and mitigation initiatives.
• Design, develop, and validate test methods, equipment, and acceptance procedures.
• Support design reviews and technical assessments for legacy and new systems.

Skills

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Electrical Engineer Ontic is seeking a motivated and technically driven Electrical Engineer to join our Sustainment and Design Engineering team in Creedmoor, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work across both legacy aerospace products and new product development, supporting critical commercial and defense aerospace programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical engineering fundamentals, sustaining engineering background, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to solve complex technical challenges while contributing to the continued growth and success of our organization.

What You Will Be Doing

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Engineering Support

• Support sustainment of established electrical products and development activities, including EEE component selection, circuit board design, and system integration.
• Develop and implement electrical obsolescence management and mitigation strategies for legacy products.
• Participate in enterprise counterfeit parts prevention and mitigation initiatives.
• Design, develop, and validate test methods, test equipment, and acceptance test procedures.
• Support design reviews and technical assessments for both legacy and newly developed electronic systems.

Materials and Processes Engineering Support

• Develop the design and manufacture of printed wiring boards (PWBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electrical interconnect systems, and wire harness assemblies.
• Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, material specifications, and engineering standards across legacy aerospace products.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Create, review, revise, and release engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Investigate and resolve nonconformances, production issues, and design‑related challenges while supporting demanding production schedules.

Manufacturing and Supplier Support

• Provide engineering support for the manufacture and assembly of wire harnesses, electrical panels, shelves, and related aerospace hardware.
• Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to interpret, refine, and improve process specifications and work instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations to identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Resolve manufacturing, production, and obsolescence‑related issues affecting product performance, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Aerospace industry experience supporting commercial and/or defense programs.
• Experience with analog and digital electronics design.
• Experience with PCB design, wire harness design, and electrical interconnect systems.
• Experience using Altium Designer, LabVIEW, or similar electrical design software.
• Experience using Solidworks 3D modeling software.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automated test systems.
• Familiarity with obsolescence management, counterfeit parts prevention, and aerospace industry standards.

Compensation Pay Range 95k-120k

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in‑house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety‑critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.