Lead Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Insight Global in Dayton, OH is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for design, production, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical and electronic systems used on specialized aircraft. The engineer will work hands-on with electronic hardware throughout aircraft integration and production, serving as the primary technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

The role is on-site and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Experience creating and interpreting wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and wire harness drawings.
• Proficiency in electrical harness design and testing techniques.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design software.
• Ability to work on-site in an aircraft production environment.
• Background in the aerospace, aviation, or defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, production, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical and electronic systems used on specialized aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electronic systems and payloads.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and technicians to ensure systems meet mission and performance requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Electrical harness design

CAD software proficiency

On-site aircraft production

Remote teamwork communication

Aerospace/defense industry background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

An employer in the Dayton, Ohio area is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This role supports the design, production, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical and electronic systems used on specialized aircraft. The engineer will work hands on with electronic hardware throughout aircraft integration and production, serving as the primary technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving issues related to electronic systems and payloads, as well as collaborating with engineers, program managers, and technicians to ensure systems meet mission and performance requirements. This position is onsite and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (STEM)
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Experience creating and interpreting wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and wire harness drawings
• Proficiency in electrical harness design and testing techniques
• Experience with Computer Aided Design software
• Ability to work on-site in an aircraft production environment
• Ability to function independently and communicate effectively with team members located remotely at different work sites
• Background in the aerospace, aviation, or defense industry

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with Military or FAA airworthiness standards for aircraft electrical systems
• Experience interpreting and applying industry standards such as MIL-STD/MIL-SPEC, NAS, SAE, etc.
• Experience designing and analyzing electronic signal interconnect and power systems for aircraft
• Experience working with digital Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
• Experience working with aerospace and aviation industry-standard electrical design principles and manufacturing and production processes

Compensation:

$150,000 to $163,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.