Electrical Engineer I

The Structures Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking an Electrical Engineer I in Northridge, CA to support the design and development of electrical control systems and components. You will utilize CAD and engineering software for design and analysis, create and maintain technical documentation, drawings and specifications, and participate in testing, validation and troubleshooting.

Working with manufacturing, installation and maintenance teams, you will help ensure safety, quality and compliance while contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with CAD and electrical design standards.
• Ability to create and maintain technical drawings and specs.
• Ability to participate in testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems and components.
• Use CAD and engineering software for design and analysis.
• Create and maintain technical drawings, docs, and specs.
• Participate in testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, installation and maintenance teams.
• Inspect installations to ensure safety and compliance.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting and cost estimation.
• Support continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

CAD systems familiarity

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Electrical design software

Job description

JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer I
LOCATION: Northridge, CA
PAY RATE: $105,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Full Time)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Support the design and development of electrical control systems and components.

• Utilize CAD and engineering software for design and analysis projects.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

• Participate in testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and support teams.

• Inspect installations and systems to ensure compliance with engineering and safety requirements.

• Assist with project planning, budgeting, and cost estimation.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

• Work in a manufacturing environment on advanced electrical control systems and precision technologies.

• Gain exposure to the full engineering lifecycle from design through testing and implementation.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• 0-2 years of engineering experience.

• Familiarity with engineering design and CAD software.

• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and industry standards.

• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

• Ability to participate in testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

• Ability to inspect installations and systems for compliance with engineering and safety requirements.

• Ability to assist with project planning, budgeting, and cost estimation.

• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense