Senior Electrical Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401(k) 150% match

Life insurance

Paid time off 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead design, development, and validation of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will analyze complex circuits, oversee testing, and ensure integration meets airworthiness requirements.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in EE, 6+ years of related experience, and hands-on CAD tool proficiency. This role requires on-site work in an aircraft production environment and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot discrepancies in electrical designs to ensure our fast-paced production lines can continue without disruption
• Interpret electrical engineering drawings and technical specifications, and advise technicians and quality inspectors on design requirements
• Incorporate drawing changes and product improvement updates using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Zuken or CATIA
• Generate engineering dispositions for non-conforming conditions that occur during on-aircraft assembly and testing, ensuring solutions adhere to stringent quality and airworthiness requirements
• Participate in design reviews and advise remote design engineering teams on requirements and limitations specific to assembly and test in the production environment

Skills

Wiring diagrams

Electrical harness design

CAD tools

Remote team communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

6+ years experience

Higher degree substitute for experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Zuken

CATIA

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead design, development, and validation of electrical/electronic systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will analyze complex circuits, oversee testing, and ensure integration meets airworthiness requirements.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in EE, 6+ years of related experience, and hands-on CAD tool proficiency. This role requires on-site work in an aircraft production environment and collaboration