Sr Electrical Engineer

Oshkosh AeroTech; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 73,200 - 117,800; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech in Utah seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and validate electrical systems for NPD across PBB, PCA, GPU equipment.

You will develop schematics, select components, analyze power distribution, and collaborate with mechanical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to bring next-generation airport ground support products to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field plus 3+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, circuit design, and system architecture.
• Experience with 480V three-phase power systems and low-voltage controls.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms (Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, IFM) and embedded controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical hardware, circuitry, and power distribution into GSE products.
• Create Schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation.
• Support NPD programs including prototype through production.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic & circuit design

Power distribution

PLC platforms

Embedded controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Power systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

IFM PLC

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Sr. Electrical Engineer designs functional, reliable, and cost-effective electrical systems supporting Oshkosh AeroTech's New Product Development (NPD) organization. This position develops and integrates electrical hardware, power distribution systems, control architectures, and embedded electrical systems across multiple airport ground support equipment product lines including Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB), Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) units, and Ground Power Units (GPU) supporting both commercial and military customers.

This engineer will contribute to new product development efforts by designing electrical systems, creating schematics, performing engineering analysis, selecting electrical components, and supporting prototype through production activities while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

YOUR IMPACT

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, analysis, and electrical design activities in accordance with Oshkosh and industry engineering standards.
• Design and integrate electrical hardware, circuitry, power distribution systems, and electrical components into new and existing airport ground support equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, circuit designs, and system documentation.
• Support electrical architecture development for new product development programs, including both high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Design and specify electrical components including breakers, fuses, relays, wiring, conductors, insulation, and other power distribution hardware.
• Perform electrical system analysis including voltage, current draw, conductor sizing, protection device selection, and circuit performance.
• Support development of electrical control systems utilizing industrial PLC platforms and embedded control technologies.
• Participate in development of next-generation passenger boarding bridge, ground power, and pre-conditioned air products.
• Support electrical integration of third-party technologies and strategic product partnerships.
• Provide technical support during prototype, pilot, validation, and production builds while assisting with troubleshooting and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis, design improvements, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Responsible for a project or portions of multiple projects of limited to moderate complexity.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, software, manufacturing, systems, and test engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Work across multiple product families within the NPD organization, providing engineering support where business priorities require.
• Collaborate with suppliers regarding electrical components, specifications, and design solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, and technicians working on shared projects.
• Support design reviews, engineering documentation, validation activities, and product releases.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience

Standout Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience designing industrial electrical hardware and power distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, circuit design, and electrical system architecture.
• Experience with electrical component selection including breakers, fuses, relays, wiring, conductors, and power protection devices.
• Experience performing electrical calculations including voltage, current, conductor sizing, circuit loading, and insulation considerations.
• Experience designing or supporting 480V three-phase industrial power systems and associated low-voltage control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and PLC platforms such as Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, and/or IFM.
• Familiarity with embedded control systems and electrical firmware integration.
• Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing products involving power conversion, industrial equipment, HVAC systems, airport ground support equipment, capital equipment, or similar electromechanical products.
• Experience with Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB), Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA), Ground Power Units (GPU), or related industrial equipment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with programming languages and controls software.
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 and/or Vehicle Networking.
• Automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, or capital equipment electrical design experience.
• Wire harness design experience.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting multiple product platforms.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25 lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, composing reports), Writing.

Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.

Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on a routine basis or considerable stress intermittently. Position requires balancing multiple engineering priorities while supporting new product development programs across several product lines.

Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.