Senior Electrical Engineer, UAV Systems & Aerospace

Skyeton Inc; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Skyeton, Inc. seeks a senior Electrical Assembly & Integration lead to design, commission, and operate the cable/harness build cell for UAV production.

You will lead electrical integration for UAV systems, payloads, antennas, and ground support equipment, while developing test fixtures and production-ready instructions. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing, IPC/J-STD standards, and the ability to obtain US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated electrical manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years leading harness and electronics assembly operations.
• Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC J-STD-001, ANSI/ESD S20.20, AS9100, and AS9102 standards.
• Must be able to obtain a United States Security Clearance (Under ITAR/EAR regulations)

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and operate the cable/harness build cell and electronics assembly.
• Lead harness boards, LRUs, and PCBAs to aerospace workmanship standards.
• Lead electrical integration activities for UAV systems, payloads, antennas, datalinks, and ground support equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical test fixtures, programming jigs, RF test systems, and continuity/isolation testing equipment.
• Translate and refine electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing documentation into production-ready work instructions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Aerospace manufacturing

Leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Cable harness fabrication

System integration

Programming fixtures

Quality and documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Harness fabrication equipment

Electrical test equipment

IPC/J-STD standards

Job description

Skyeton, Inc. seeks a senior Electrical Assembly & Integration lead to design, commission, and operate the cable/harness build cell for UAV production.

You will lead electrical integration for UAV systems, payloads, antennas, and ground support equipment, while developing test fixtures and production-ready instructions. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing, IPC/J-STD standards, and the ability to obtain US security clearance.