Electrical Engineer: CAD Design & Systems Integration

Stealth Startup; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Startup is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement electrical and electro-mechanical systems in Austin. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create new products and improve existing ones.

The role requires 3–5 years of electrical engineering experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and hands-on ability with wiring, BOMs, and PCB considerations. Familiarity with RS-232/422/485, CAN, Ethernet, and PLM/PDM is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical system design and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, components, and panel wiring.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control and power systems, including VFDs.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire harnesses, and wire lists.
• Perform 2D electrical CAD design using tools such as AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on 3D electrical enclosure layouts.
• Select electrical components and support panel wiring activities.
• Work with analog and digital electrical circuits and components.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Manage engineering revisions using PDM/PLM systems.
• Work with communication protocols including RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and technicians.
• Support engineering projects and help identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Follow established engineering, quality, and project-management processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit analysis

Wiring & panel wiring

PLM/PDM usage

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

FE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SolidWorks EPDM

SAP

Job description

Stealth Startup is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement electrical and electro-mechanical systems in Austin. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create new products and improve existing ones.

The role requires 3–5 years of electrical engineering experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and hands-on ability with wiring, BOMs, and PCB considerations. Familiarity with RS-232/422/485, CAN, Ethernet, and PLM/PDM is essential.