Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer to tackle complex challenges in aerospace technology. This role involves designing, testing, and verifying electrical systems and components, ensuring they meet stringent industry standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while navigating the complexities of aerospace regulations. Join a dynamic team where your engineering expertise will contribute to cutting-edge projects and advancements in the aerospace sector. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical components for aerospace systems.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Mathematical Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Computer-Assisted Engineering Software

Job description

Job Description:

Cox & Company solves the aerospace industry's most challenging ice protection and temperature control problems. For over 80 years, Cox has worked with OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Suppliers, as well as all major modification and finishing centers throughout the world. From initial design concepts through aircraft integration and operation, our company provides the highest quality full-lifecycle support to our customers.

Cox & Company, Inc. is looking for an outgoing individual who will be able to research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems by performing the following duties:

Requirements:

• Review customer specifications and develop system requirements with other team members.
• Capture schematics and select components to meet design specifications.
• Provide design development and verification support test tools.
• Prepare verification test procedures to demonstrate performance across power and temperature environments.
• Prototype hardware test, debug, documentation, and design drawings.
• Interface with team members from other disciplines (mechanical, thermal, systems, AEH/SW) for proper flow of applicable interfaces and derived system requirements.
• Review electrical and environmental requirements to ensure design will meet specifications.
• Be familiar with typical aerospace industry environment specifications such as RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464.
• Prepare in-process and final acceptance test procedure requirements for production hardware.
• Design electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for aerospace and defense.
• Prepare schematics, bills of materials, printed circuit boards, wiring harness, and assembly drawings to support active program development and legacy production builds.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure overall system form, fit, function, and safety requirements are achieved.
• Design and direct engineering personnel in the fabrication of test control apparatus and qualification/production test support equipment. Determine methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products in accordance with system requirements.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing procedures, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Direct and coordinate repair assistance of production and field returns.
• Coordinate with quality assurance to support production and required procedures.
• Coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing planners to support obsolescence issues. Perform verification/validation of new sources.
• Coordinate and prepare engineering change notice (ECN) per configuration management standards.
• Direct and coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
• Use computer-assisted engineering software to design and perform engineering tasks.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university; or an Electrical Engineering Technology degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves exposure to projects and contracts subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, only U.S. citizens or Permanent (Green Card holders) are eligible for employment in this role. Applicants must meet these requirements to be considered.