Electrical Engineer (1304)

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical and electromechanical systems used in aerospace components within an FAA repair station environment. This hands‑on role owns work from concept through implementation, including system design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and validation.

The successful candidate will work with the Engineering team to develop and enhance test equipment and capabilities, provide ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, or 3 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of relevant technical work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with LabVIEW or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment and test stands from concept through implementation.
• Perform hands-on system integration, including wiring, instrumentation installation, and system bring-up.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems at the component and system level.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements to develop effective solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documents, including schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Select and implement appropriate sensors and instrumentation based on measurement and environmental requirements.
• Develop and support data acquisition and control systems (e.g., LabVIEW or similar platforms).
• Analyze test data and system performance to identify root causes and drive improvements.
• Support calibration, validation, and verification of measurement and test systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ARINC 668).
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and cross‑functional team members.
• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, equipment reliability, and overall capability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

3 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD/CAE

MS Office

Job description

Job Location: Miramar, FL 33025

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Non DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

Summary

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, and troubleshooting of electrical and electromechanical systems used to test, repair, and validate aerospace components within an FAA repair station environment. This is a hands‑on role that owns work from concept through implementation, including system design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and validation.

The position requires a practical, solutions‑oriented engineer who can work both independently and collaboratively to resolve technical issues and improve system performance. As part of the Engineering team, this role drives the development and enhancement of test equipment and capabilities, while providing ongoing technical support for complex systems to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom test equipment and test stands from concept through implementation.
• Perform hands‑on system integration, including wiring, instrumentation installation, and system bring‑up.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems at the component and system level.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements to develop effective solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documents, including schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Select and implement appropriate sensors and instrumentation based on measurement and environmental requirements.
• Develop and support data acquisition and control systems (e.g., LabVIEW or similar platforms).
• Analyze test data and system performance to identify root causes and drive improvements.
• Support calibration, validation, and verification of measurement and test systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ARINC 668).
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and cross‑functional team members.
• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, equipment reliability, and overall capability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (e.g., electromechanical, mechatronics). OR 3 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of relevant technical work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and measurement systems (e.g., sensors, data acquisition, signal conditioning).
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting, testing, and supporting electrical systems or equipment.
• Understanding of common industrial signal types (e.g., voltage and current signals) and fundamentals such as grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation.
• Experience working with engineering design or analysis tools (e.g., CAD or equivalent systems).
• Experience with test, troubleshooting, or automation software (e.g., LabVIEW or similar platforms).
• Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation MRO, or other regulated environments.
• Experience supporting or developing test equipment, test stands, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with HMI development, Data Acquisition (DAQ), or embedded systems (e.g., microcontrollers).
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation integration.
• Bilingual (e.g., Spanish).

Other

The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.