Entry-Level Electrical Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC); Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to participate in the early stages of research, design, and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will assist in designing integrated systems under guidance from senior engineers, collaborating across disciplines to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include design support, circuit card assembly development, wiring practices, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic design and testing principles.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity with working in multi‑disciplinary design and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic systems.
• In some applications, support development of circuit card assemblies.
• Learn implementation of electrical wiring design practices.
• Support the testing and validation of electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design specifications are met.
• Document technical designs, test procedures, and results.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and debugging of electrical/electronic circuits and systems.

Skills

0-2+ years of experience in electrical

Basic understanding of electrical/e-‑c

Conceptual knowledge of engineering

Familiarity with multi-disciplinary

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software for electrical applications

Simulation/ modeling exposure

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to participate in the early stages of research, design, and development of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will assist in designing integrated systems under guidance from senior engineers, collaborating across disciplines to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include design support, circuit card assembly development, wiring practices, testing, and documentation.