Electrical System Design Engineer

Apex Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Electrical System Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL to join a multidisciplinary hardware team. The role focuses on developing advanced electrical architectures and integrating electronic assemblies for aerospace and military systems.

It offers growth, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative engineering environment. The candidate will design electrical systems, perform component selections, verify hardware through testing, and support integration, with an

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• 4+ years of hardware system design and test experience from architecture to implementation
• Proven cable design experience including schematic development and wiring diagrams
• Strong ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams; hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and debugging tools

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level electrical architecture and design.
• Create block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings.
• Execute component selection and derating activities.
• Perform design verification testing on new hardware.
• Support system-level integration activities.
• Collaborate with internal technical experts to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Provide technical guidance and review work for junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

Cable design

Hardware testing

SolidWorks Electrical

Creo Schematic

DraftSight

Microsoft Visio

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Creo Schematic

DraftSight

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job#: 3056796

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Electrical System Design Engineer

Location: Huntsville, Alabama (On-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on creating unique solutions to complex engineering challenges. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced hardware-based solutions, supporting a variety of initiatives to develop electronic assemblies integrated into aerospace and military systems. This position offers an environment that encourages professional growth and technical leadership in a collaborative engineering setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system-level electrical architecture and design.
• Create block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings.
• Execute component selection and derating activities.
• Perform design verification testing on new hardware.
• Support system-level integration activities.
• Collaborate with internal technical experts to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Provide technical guidance and review work for junior technical staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience in hardware system design and test, spanning from architecture through implementation.
• Proven cable design experience, including schematic development and wiring diagrams.
• Strong proficiency with design tools such as SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, DraftSight, or Microsoft Visio.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams, alongside hands‑on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debugging methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading small to mid‑sized technical teams.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA‑A-620 class 3 and IPC J‑STD‑001 standards.
• Experience with electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems.
• Prior experience supporting cable production and working with high‑power applications.
• Familiarity with the AS50881 NASA Derating Standard.
• Experience designing high‑power AC electrical distribution systems, including generators, UPS systems, transformers, and custom control panels.

PLEASE NOTE

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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