Lead Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Power & Defense Systems

United Protective Technologies, LLC.; Locust (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

United Protective Technologies, LLC. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design of rugged, engine-driven power systems for defense and commercial customers, guiding projects from concept through prototype, qualification, and production with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include power electronics, PCB design, AC/DC/DC-AC conversions, EMI/EMC mitigation, wiring harnesses, embedded firmware, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with mechanical/software teams to

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Proven track record leading complex electrical design projects from concept to production.
• Hands-on power electronics design experience (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC inverters).
• Embedded firmware development experience (C/C++ on microcontrollers) with serial buses.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD tools.
• Soldering, debugging, and lab testing experience with standard equipment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, bench test, and document electrical products from concept to production.
• Design power electronics and PCB assemblies for various power conversions.
• Develop voltage regulation and control loops for generators and power systems.
• Design EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding, and protection independent of firmware.
• Design wiring harnesses, ruggedize assemblies for harsh exposure.
• Develop embedded firmware and integrate sensors, actuators, and buses.
• Build prototypes, lead verification and qualification testing, perform root-cause analysis.
• Apply DFM/DT and evaluate supplier components and services.
• Lead electrical development projects, coordinate teams, manage risk, report status.
• Collaborate across mechanical, software, and systems engineering; mentor others.
• Ensure compliance with standards and safety protocols; PPE usage where required.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Power electronics design experience

Embedded firmware (C/C++)

Altium Designer

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

ECAD tools

Job description

United Protective Technologies, LLC. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design of rugged, engine-driven power systems for defense and commercial customers, guiding projects from concept through prototype, qualification, and production with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include power electronics, PCB design, AC/DC/DC-AC conversions, EMI/EMC mitigation, wiring harnesses, embedded firmware, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with mechanical/software teams to