Electrical Engineer (Contract)

Gilat Satellite Networks; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilat Satellite Networks in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 6-month contract to design, integrate, test, and troubleshoot advanced SATCOM and avionics solutions for the aviation sector.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on experience with electrical schematics and CAD tools, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Candidates with aerospace or satellite comms background have an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical system design, integration, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar electrical design software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on open-ended technical challenges.
• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in aerospace, avionics, or satellite communications environments – advantage.
• Familiarity with RF systems, particularly K/Ku/Ka band technologies, SATCOM, Cabin Networks, or IFE systems – advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness assemblies, and related engineering documentation.
• Support the development and integration of SATCOM, avionics, cabin network, and aircraft electrical systems.
• Participate in software loading, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities for installed systems.
• Work with customer specifications, engineering requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support technical investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
• Communicate project progress, technical findings, and potential risks to project stakeholders.
• Stay current with new technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments within aerospace and satellite communications.

Job description

We are Gilat. Anywhere on the planet and in space, we bring Boundless Communications.

At Gilat Satellite Networks, (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) we’re not just shaping the future of satellite communications—we’re transforming how the world connects. From bridging the digital divide to powering in-flight connectivity and delivering combat-proven advanced SATCOM solutions, we're driving deep-tech satellite innovation. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Gilat Stellar Blu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat, specializes in providing advanced satellite communication solutions for in-flight connectivity. With a focus on delivering reliable, high-speed satellite services to the aerospace industry, Gilat Stellar Blu enables seamless, scalable connectivity for commercial and business aviation.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our aerospace connectivity engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced SATCOM and avionics solutions, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative connectivity solutions for the aviation industry.

This is a Contract for 6 months position

What you will do

• Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness assemblies, and related engineering documentation.
• Support the development and integration of SATCOM, avionics, cabin network, and aircraft electrical systems.
• Participate in software loading, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities for installed systems.
• Work with customer specifications, engineering requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support technical investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
• Communicate project progress, technical findings, and potential risks to project stakeholders.
• Stay current with new technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments within aerospace and satellite communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in electrical system design, integration, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar electrical design software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on open-ended technical challenges.
• Experience working with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in aerospace, avionics, or satellite communications environments –advantage.
• Familiarity with RF systems, particularly K/Ku/Ka band technologies, SATCOM, Cabin Networks, or IFE systems –advantage.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN: Stellar Blu Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. GDC will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.