Electrical Engineer (Actuation Systems)

Corvid Technologies LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading health coverage

Retirement plans

Generous PTO & Holidays

ESOP program

Job summary

Corvid Technologies LLC in Mooresville, NC seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design, integration, and verification of electromechanical actuation for control surfaces of rockets and missiles.

You will drive architecture, simulate with MATLAB/Simulink, develop drive electronics, and ensure safety and flight qualification through HIL testing and DFMEA. The role requires cross-disciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced environment with impactful defense technology work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in EMA or servo systems with safety-critical hardware.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with aerospace buses CAN, RS-422/485, Ethernet.
• Hands-on lab experience with test equipment and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design of drive electronics and sensors for actuation systems.
• Requirements management for system-level vehicle specs to detailed subsystems.
• Control & Drive integration for embedded electronics and fault-detection logic.
• Safety & Reliability analyses including DFMEA and fault tolerance in flight hardware.
• Testing & Verification support: bench, ESS, iron bird, and HIL testing.
• Compliance & Qualification activities against aerospace standards.

Skills

Motor drives

Power electronics

Sensor feedback

MATLAB/Simulink

SPICE

Dynamic modeling

Hardware testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks Electrical

CAN

RS-422/485

Ethernet

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Schematic capture

Job description

Corvid Technologies is looking to add an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the system design, integration, and verification of electromechanical actuation systems for control surfaces of guided rockets and missiles. In this role, you will bridge the gap between the various engineering groups and physical hardware, often collaborating across disciplines to help understand technical trade-offs and optimize performance of systems.

The position will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the actuator electronics, complete drive systems, and power delivery systems - from initial architecture trade studies through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight qualification. Successful candidate will bring strong analytical and troubleshooting skills – specifically as it relates to complex hardware/software interactions. The role will work in a fast pace, collaborative, and iterative engineering environment focused on delivering exception products to the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Design of electrical and electromechanical components for actuation systems (drive electronics, position feedback sensors, power distribution networks, and thermal batteries)
• Requirements Management for system-level vehicle requirements (deflection rates, peak torque, bandwidth, duty cycles, dynamic response, and thermal limits) into detailed electrical and electro‑mechanical subsystem specifications
• Control & Drive Integration for closed‑loop servo control algorithms, current/torque loops, and fault‑detection logic into embedded drive electronics
• Safety & Reliability analyses, including DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and dynamic load/failure response, ensuring fault tolerance and compliance with safety‑critical flight requirements
• Testing & Verification support includes bench testing, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), integrated bench testing (iron bird), and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing
• Compliance & Qualification support for hardware qualification and acceptance activities against aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-254, DO-178, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, RCC-319)

Requirements:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM Discipline) and at least 3 years of relevant experience supporting safety‑critical electromechanical actuation systems (EMA), servo systems, or high-performance motor drives
• Demonstrated expertise in electric motor drives, power electronics, thermal batteries, and/or sensor feedback systems
• Proficiency in modeling and simulating dynamic electrical/mechatronic systems using MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or similar tools
• Experience with schematic capture, cable/harness design tools (Altium, SolidWorks Electrical)
• Experience with communication buses common in aerospace (CAN, RS‑422/485, Ethernet)
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, dynamic load benches)

About Corvid:

Corvid Technologies is a unique organization focused on analyzing, developing and manufacturing next generation technology for Aerospace, DoW, and commercial customers. Our engineering focus provides team members the opportunity to work on challenging technology efforts – doing work that excites them and meets the needs of our customers.

Why Work Here:

Corvid offers a unique combination of cutting‑edge defense technology and lifestyle perks you won't find anywhere else:

• Phenomenal benefits, including industry-leading health coverage, comprehensive retirement plans, generous time‑off policies, and gym membership reimbursement to support your wellness goals
• Professional development and growth opportunities combined with generous PTO & Holidays allows team members to have both personal and professional accomplishments
• ESOP program that provides direct stake in the company's long‑term success
• Lake front Campus with amenities including fire pits, outdoor grills, pickleball and basketball courts, frisbee golf course, paddleboards, and lakeside trails