Electrical Engineer - Entry Level

Zachary Piper Solutions; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to design and validate electrical harness systems in Lanham, MD. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate on integration tasks and contribute to technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and some hands-on project experience, making this role perfect for recent graduates eager to launch their careers in engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

PTO

Sick Leave as required by law

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum industry experience 0-2 years or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit design, and schematic capture tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design, test, and integrate electrical harnesses.
• Create technical documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality and reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

CATIA

Mentor Graphics

SPICE

MATLAB

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutionsis seeking a Electrical Engineerin Lanham, MD

Responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer include:

• Collaborate with the engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses. This includes creating detailed electrical schematics, selecting appropriate wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify the functionality, reliability, and performance of the electrical harness systems. Develop and help conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot any issues or discrepancies to ensure adherence to specifications and design requirements.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures. Maintain accurate records and contribute to the company's knowledge base.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including power, RF, commands and data handling and other spacecraft subsystems to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

Qualifications for the Electrical Engineer include:

• Minimum industry experience 0-2 years or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit design, and schematic capture tools.

Compensation for the Electrical Engineer include:

·Salary: $85,000+ **Depending on Experience and Education Level**

·Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on 6/17/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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