Mil-Spec Power Supply Design Engineer

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Mil-Spec Senior Power Supply Design Engineer in Camarillo, CA, with 10+ years in Aerospace or Power supply environments. This direct hire role focuses on converting paper designs into real products, designing Mil-Spec power supplies, and supporting legacy documentation in a fast-paced lab and customer-facing setting.

You will split time between CAD design, lab troubleshooting, and collaborating with customers and suppliers, ensuring quality and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of electrical engineering experience, focusing on power supplies and Mil‑Spec standards.
• Proficient in CAD software and schematic design; hands‑on testing with oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Mil-Spec power supplies meeting stringent criteria.
• Support legacy products and reverse‑engineer if needed.
• Serve as primary technical contact across engineering teams.

Skills

Mil-Spec knowledge

Power supply design

Schematic design

Lab testing

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering

Job description

Johnson Service Group is looking for an Mil- Spec Sr. Power Supply Design Engineer with 10 plus years’ experience working an Aerospace or Power supply Manufacturing environment. This is for Direct Hire position for an Electronics company in Camarillo, CA. Pay Rate: $ 190K Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for converting paper designs into tangible, real-world products. You will play a key role in designing Mil-Spec power supplies that meet strict performance and test criteria, and you will support legacy products while working through documentation that may be decades old. You will need to be a "jack of all trades, master of some" – the go-to expert for complex technical challenges. This role requires you to split time between designing on your computer, troubleshooting in the lab, and collaborating with both customers and suppliers. You'll need to be highly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Create and refine Mil-Spec power supplies, ensuring they meet stringent performance and test criteria.
• Legacy Product Support: Analyze and troubleshoot older designs, interpret complex and sometimes incomplete documentation, and find creative solutions to keep products operational.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary point of contact for solving tough engineering challenges; provide guidance and technical support across various engineering teams.
• Schematic Creation: Design electrical schematics using CAD software, ensuring all designs are accurate and meet project requirements.
• Lab Work: Conduct hands‑on testing, including soldering, using an oscilloscope, multimeter, and other lab tools to debug and validate designs.
• Customer and Supplier Communication: Participate in teleconferences with customers and suppliers to discuss design updates, test results, and resolve issues.
• Documentation and Reporting: Write clear, concise, and comprehensive technical reports. Review and edit reports submitted by colleagues to ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaboration: Work cross‑functionally with other engineers, project managers, and quality teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in tight spaces, ascend and descend flights of stairs, and perform physical tasks related to testing and troubleshooting hardware.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power supplies, military specifications, or related fields.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in CAD software and schematic design tools. Extensive hands‑on experience with electrical testing and troubleshooting (oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering, etc.). Strong understanding of Mil‑Spec standards and performance testing criteria. Ability to work with legacy documentation and reverse‑engineer designs when necessary. Familiarity with power supply design, including design, validation, and failure analysis.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation and collaborate effectively with teams and customers.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex electrical systems, often with limited documentation or resources.
• Physical Demands: Ability to work in a lab setting with hands‑on electrical testing and soldering. Must be able to move around tight spaces and walk up and down stairs. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and innovative work environment

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.