Electrical Engineer

The Structures Company; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and control systems.

You will troubleshoot electrical and electro‑mechanical systems, interpret and modify schematics, and support verification and validation testing. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 0–2 years of related experience; ITAR compliance applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, lab or test environments).
• Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with cRIO, PXI, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS‑422, CAN, and related hardware.
• Familiarity with test and measurement equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and control systems.
• Troubleshoots electrical and electro‑mechanical systems, identifying and resolving hardware and software‑related issues.
• Interprets, modifies, and redlines electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Supports system integration, verification, and validation testing activities.
• Configures and maintains instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, sensors, controls, and communication interfaces.
• Develops, modifies, or maintains software tools used for test automation, data acquisition, and system control.
• Maintains configuration control of software, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Analyzes test data, documents results, and provides recommendations for improvements.
• Works with cRIO, PXI, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS‑422, CAN, AC/DC power supplies, relays, sensors, and control systems.
• Uses test and measurement equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

cRIO

PXI

PLC systems

AIO/DIO

GPIB

RS-422

CAN

LabVIEW

VeriStand

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Ladder Logic

Arduino

Job description

JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer
LOCATION: Tempe, AZ
PAY RATE: $42-45/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (5 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: Day shift.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Supports design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and control systems.

• Troubleshoots electrical and electro‑mechanical systems, identifying and resolving hardware and software‑related issues.

• Interprets, modifies, and redlines electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Supports system integration, verification, and validation testing activities.

• Configures and maintains instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, sensors, controls, and communication interfaces.

• Develops, modifies, or maintains software tools used for test automation, data acquisition, and system control.

• Maintains configuration control of software, test procedures, and engineering documentation.

• Analyzes test data, documents results, and provides recommendations for improvements.

• Works with cRIO, PXI, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS‑422, CAN, AC/DC power supplies, relays, sensors, and control systems.

• Uses test and measurement equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 0-2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co‑ops, laboratory, or test engineering environments.

• Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical schematics.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferred: Experience with cRIO, PXI, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS‑422, CAN, AC/DC power supplies, relays, sensors, and control systems.

• Preferred: Familiarity with test and measurement equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.

• Preferred: Exposure to software and automation tools such as NI LabVIEW, VeriStand, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Ladder Logic, or Arduino.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract‑to‑hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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