EWIS Lead: Avionics Interconnect Architect for UAS

Redwire Defense Tech; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Disability coverage

HSA/FSA options

Stock purchasing program

Job summary

The Aircraft Electrical Interconnect (EWIS) Lead at Redwire Defense Tech is a system-level technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, integrating, and validating electrical interconnect across UAS platforms. You will guide the electrical architecture and oversee harness design while mentoring engineers.

You will collaborate with software, GNC, mechanical, and test teams to ensure safe, reliable, and manufacturable interconnect solutions, supporting program milestones and driving

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with production experience.
• 5+ years in electrical, avionics, or embedded hardware development.
• Experience leading small engineering teams.
• Experience across full product lifecycle: concept to production.
• Ability to generate wiring schematics and harness drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex wire harnesses for UAS systems.
• Lead design trade-offs for performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Develop BOMs and release drawings to PLM.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analyses affecting safety.
• Coordinate with software, mechanical, and test teams for integration.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Signal integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

CAD tools

Job description

The Aircraft Electrical Interconnect (EWIS) Lead at Redwire Defense Tech is a system-level technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, integrating, and validating electrical interconnect across UAS platforms. You will guide the electrical architecture and oversee harness design while mentoring engineers.

You will collaborate with software, GNC, mechanical, and test teams to ensure safe, reliable, and manufacturable interconnect solutions, supporting program milestones and driving