Electrical Engineering Lead

EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent insurance coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

EOS Defense Systems USA in Huntsville, AL, seeks an Electrical Engineering Lead to direct a small team across multiple Remote Weapon System programs. You will drive technical solutions, mentor engineers, manage tasks, and uphold strict quality and delivery schedules.

This on-site role at our Huntsville facility emphasizes ownership, cross‑functional collaboration, and mission-empowered engineering leadership in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience leading small technical teams.
• Experience in US Government Contracting/Defense environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret-level U.S. security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for the electrical engineering team, guiding design and integration of complex electronics for RWSs.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers to accelerate growth and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Prioritize and assign engineering tasks across multiple programs to meet milestones.
• Ensure on-time delivery with rigorous reviews and compliance to aerospace/defense standards.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and mechanical leads to integrate electrical systems into weapon platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Expedition

PCB Layout

Job description

EOS Defense Systems USA designs and produces highly accurate, cost-effective, modular, and scalable Remote Weapon Systems that give warfighters a decisive edge in counter-UAS and ground-to-ground missions. Trusted across platforms, we're at the frontier of defense innovation.

At EOS our people are our strength. Here, engineers own their work throughout its life cycle. Working side by side with a small, multi-disciplinary team in a safe, collaborative workplace. The pace is fast, the mission is real, and you'll build your skills and grow your career while advancing technology that matters, from advanced effectors to AI. If you're looking for hands-on engineering in a culture that empowers you to take ownership, work autonomously, and contribute directly to the mission, EOS Defense Systems USA is the place to be. advancing technology that matters, from advanced effectors to AI. If you want hands-on engineering in a mission-ownership culture, EOS Defense Systems USA is the place to be.

Electrical Engineering Lead (Remote Weapon Systems)

EOS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to direct a small, dedicated team of electrical engineers across multiple Remote Weapon System (RWS) development programs. The ideal candidate will drive our technical solutions and actively foster a mission-ownership culture within the team. You will be instrumental in providing senior-level technical leadership, mentoring junior talent, managing daily tasking, and maintaining strict accountability for engineering quality and delivery schedules. This is a critical leadership role that directly impacts our program success and team cohesion.

This is an on-site position located at our facility in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Oversight: Serve as the technical authority for the electrical engineering team, guiding the architectural design, development, and integration of complex electronics for RWS's.
• Team Mentorship & Cohesion: Actively mentor and coach younger engineers to accelerate their professional growth; build a highly collaborative, cross‑functional team environment.
• Tasking & Resource Management: Manage, prioritize, and assign engineering tasks across multiple concurrent programs to optimize team bandwidth and satisfy project milestones.
• Culture of Ownership & Accountability: Foster a strong culture of ownership where team members take pride in and maintain full accountability for the quality, reliability, and on‑time delivery of their designs.
• Schedule & Quality Management: Maintain engineering schedules, conduct rigorous design reviews, and ensure all electrical engineering deliverables meet stringent aerospace/defense quality standards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with systems, software, and mechanical engineering leads to seamlessly integrate electrical systems into mechanical gimbals, slip rings, and overall weapon platform architectures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading or managing small technical teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Industry Background: Demonstrated experience working within a US Government Contracting / Defense environment.
• Security Clearances: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level U.S. security clearance. Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• RWS Hardware Expertise: Direct experience with RWS's hardware, specifically mechanical gimbals, slip rings, and ruggedization for defense environments.
• Advanced Electronics Design: Deep proficiency in schematic capture, multi‑layer PCB layout, microcontroller/FPGA hardware integration, and high‑voltage pulsed power systems. Additional experience in brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive, high speed video capture and transmission, ten gigabit ethernet, and fiber optic experience.
• Design Tools: Mastery of Altium Designer for simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Other tools such as Cadence and Expedition may suffice.
• Strong Theory Foundations: Comprehensive understanding of advanced electromagnetic, circuit, and manufacturing theories applied to safety‑critical hardware.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required to brief leadership, interface with clients, and rally an engineering team.

Outstanding Benefits/Perks

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Work Schedule

EOS Defense Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identification and sexual orientation) or national origin in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. An Equal Opportunity Employer for disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans. An Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify.