Electrical Engineer II: Aerospace & Defense Systems Design

MEA Energy; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MEA Energy in Dayton, OH is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to contribute across aerospace, defense, and government contracting programs. You will design, analyze, and document electrical systems and subsystems, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams, ensure compliance with NEC, MIL-STD, ITAR/DFARS, and support customer-facing activities. Travel ~30% as required by clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace/defense or government contracting.
• Proficiency with NEC, IEEE, IEC standards.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR and DFARS regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document electrical systems for aerospace and defense programs.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.
• Perform electrical analysis, simulations, and testing.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, IEEE, IEC, MIL-STD standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate components.
• Support prototypes, integration, and field deployments.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic design

Troubleshooting

DFARS/ITAR compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OrCAD PCB Editor

ERP systems

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

MEA Energy in Dayton, OH is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to contribute across aerospace, defense, and government contracting programs. You will design, analyze, and document electrical systems and subsystems, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams, ensure compliance with NEC, MIL-STD, ITAR/DFARS, and support customer-facing activities. Travel ~30% as required by clients.