Electrical Project Engineer, Military Vehicle Systems

Horstman; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Horstman in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead design and development of electrical systems for military vehicle suspension programs. You will own hands-on design, validation, and documentation within a regulated defense environment and collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software teams.

The role requires initiative, independent problem solving, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field required.
• 4–7 years of electrical engineering experience, defense or regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and work in a regulated U.S. defense contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Design vehicle-level electrical schematics for active suspension systems.
• Create detailed wiring harness drawings with routing, connectors and protection.
• Maintain EBOM with configuration control and revisions.
• Interface with suppliers for harness fabrication compliant with standards.
• Ensure designs meet MIL STD/DTL, EMC, environmental and maintainability requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software teams and assist with prototype builds.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic design

Motor control

MIL-STD

PLM/PDM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Capital

Zuken

Altium

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Horstman in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead design and development of electrical systems for military vehicle suspension programs. You will own hands-on design, validation, and documentation within a regulated defense environment and collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software teams.

The role requires initiative, independent problem solving, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.