Electrical Engineer III - Liaison

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Vandalia, Ohio, is seeking a hands-on Electrical Liaison Engineer to work on critical aerospace and defense projects. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure quality and continuous improvement of electronic systems in aircraft.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and over 6 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical plans, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement. A U.S. Security Clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Experience creating and interpreting wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency in electrical harness design and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot discrepancies in electrical designs.
• Interpret electrical engineering drawings.
• Incorporate changes using CAD tools.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Wiring diagrams

CAD software

Electrical harness design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Zuken

CATIA

Job description

This role is for a hands‑on electrical/electronics engineer that wants to work on emerging technologies utilized in some of the most critical and demanding missions in the aerospace and defense industry. As an Electrical Liaison Engineer at SNC, you will play a key role in the production, testing and continuous improvement of electronic systems and payloads for a variety of specialized aircraft. As the primary technical liaison, you will work directly with our integrated electronics hardware in an aircraft production environment, collaborating closely with Program Managers, Design Engineers, Quality Engineers, Test Engineers and the avionics technicians that build our designs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot discrepancies in electrical designs to ensure our fast‑paced production lines can continue without disruption
• Interpret electrical engineering drawings and technical specifications, and advise technicians and quality inspectors on design requirements
• Incorporate drawing changes and product improvement updates using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Zuken or CATIA
• Generate engineering dispositions for non‑conforming conditions that occur during on‑aircraft assembly and testing, ensuring solutions adhere to stringent quality and airworthiness requirements
• Participate in design reviews and advise remote design engineering teams on requirements and limitations specific to assembly and test in the production environment

Qualifications

• Must Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Experience creating and interpreting wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and wire harness drawings.
  • Proficiency in electrical harness design and testing techniques.
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design software.
  • Ability to work on‑site in an aircraft production environment.
  • Ability to function independently and communicate effectively with team members located remotely at different work sites.
• Preferred:
  • Background in the aerospace, aviation, or defense industry.
  • Experience with Military or FAA airworthiness standards for aircraft electrical systems.
  • Experience interpreting and applying industry standards such as MIL‑STD/MIL‑SPEC, NAS, SAE, etc.
  • Experience designing and analyzing electronic signal interconnect and power systems for aircraft.
  • Experience working with digital Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
  • Experience working with aerospace and aviation industry‑standard electrical design principles and manufacturing and production processes.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Precision in designing, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical/electronic systems and evaluate performance data to identify problems and improve designs.
• Applying systematic and logical problem‑solving techniques to diagnose and resolve electrical/electronic issues.
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to understand technical documents, electrical/electronic schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
• Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

EEO Statement

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.