Electrical Engineer II

Power3 Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Power3 Solutions in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to work on hardware and software development for avionics. You will analyze electrical circuits, design test fixtures, and develop in-house tests under a Senior Engineer's guidance.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation and final engineering reporting. Required 5–7 years of experience in electrical hardware design and software, strong LabVIEW skills, and a BS in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of electrical hardware design and software development experience.
• LabVIEW programming and National Instruments hardware familiarity preferred.
• Experience with test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, generators).
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce final reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical circuits with a Senior Engineer and contribute to hardware tests.
• Design test fixtures, harnesses, and interface adapters for avionics testing.
• Develop in-house tests for circuit card components and collect data for reports.
• Contribute to Automated Test Stations and LabVIEW software integration.
• Produce high-quality engineering documents, test plans, and reports.

Skills

Electrical design

Hardware development

Software development

LabVIEW

C/C++

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

National Instruments NI hardware

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II

Department: Engineering

Location: San Antonio, TX 78249

Summary of Position

The Electrical Engineer II is a mid-level position in hardware and software development pertaining to Electrical Systems. As an electrical engineering team member, you will work with the Senior Engineer in the analysis of electrical circuits for use by the USAF to test and evaluate avionics hardware. Approximately 70% of the engineering work is related to the electrical analysis and 30% to the documentation. This position requires an individual eager to perform and produce, taking on increasing responsibilities. A Senior Engineer shall provide direction throughout the project development life cycle and provide support as needed given that every project at E-Spectrum is unique and a learning experience.

Travel

• Up to 10%

Essential Job Requirements

• Work with Senior Engineer in the analysis of electrical circuits.
  • Contribute to the Tear Down of avionics hardware to determine aging issues, component failure modes, and root cause.
  • Evaluate electrical hardware for reliability and performance.
  • Design test fixtures, harnesses, and interface adapters to test avionics equipment.
  • Develop in-house electrical tests for circuit card components.
  • Organize data, evaluate results, and write final report. Most projects require a final engineering report so technical writing skill are a definite requirement.
• Work with Senior Engineer in the development of state of art Automated Test Stations that test avionics hardware.
  • Contribute to design of Test Stations consisting of commercial off the shelf instrumentation.
  • Contribute to design of Interface Test Adapters and cabling from Test Station to Unit Under Test.
  • Contribute to Integration of Hardware and debugging of Software (LabVIEW) to ensure proper functionality.
• Able to work independently with direction from Senior Engineer.
  • Seeking detail oriented individual willing to work in a demanding fast-paced environment.
  • Produce quality material including schematic diagrams, engineering documentation, Test Plans, and Engineering Reports.
  • Must possess excellent technical writing skills.
  • Additional duties as required when needed.

Required Experience

• 5 – 7 Years of Experience
• Experience with electrical hardware design and software development.
  • Knowledge of Analog and Digital Circuits.
  • LabVIEW programming preferred.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel,
• Must be very knowledgeable in the use of standard test equipment including Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies (AC & DC), and Function Generators.

Education Required

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent engineering degree.

Certification Required

None required but LabVIEW certification is a plus.

Additional Highly Desired Skills

• LabVIEW, CVI, C, C++.
• Familiarity with National Instruments products, AutoCAD.
• Previous electrical troubleshooting skills within US military.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Security Clearance Required

None required but must possess ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, national origin, religion, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, separations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are responsible for creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination.