Staff Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead and contribute to aircraft subsystem development from concept through sustainment. You will craft hydraulic and electrical schematics, select components, and define power architectures for cradle-to-grave programs.

You will act as SME within a 10+-member team, guide subcontractors, present to senior leadership, and ensure airworthiness through rigorous testing, verification, and documentation.

Qualifications

Degree in STEM with extensive related experience or advanced degrees as listed.
Experience leading system development from concept to sustainment.
Proven project management capabilities and SME for engineering teams.
Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government clearance and SAP clearance.
Citizenship required for government clearance positions.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or contribute on multiple aircraft subsystem development efforts.
Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems.
Lead trade studies, architecture definition, and system testing.
Manage subcontractors and serve as technical POC for hardware.
Develop and execute system-level test plans and verification.
Prepare technical briefings for senior leadership.

Skills

Aircraft Subsystem Development

Project Management

Technical Briefings

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Special Access Program Clearance

Tools

Connectors

Relays

Switches

Circuit Breakers

Terminal Junction Systems

Job description

Lead and/or serve as the key contributor on multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development
Contribute from project inception, including RFP, requirements analysis, and BOE, through hydraulic/electrical subsystem layout, mechanical requirements, and final integration
Serve as the engineering team’s subject matter expert from concept to sustainment
Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems
Select aircraft-type conductors and electromechanical components, including connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and terminal junction systems
Perform electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and circuit protection analysis
Conduct Electrical Loads Analysis and develop power architectures, test procedures, and related deliverables
Perform hydraulic systems analysis and prepare test procedures, reports, and other deliverables
Lead trade studies, layout development, architecture definition, system testing, verification, and troubleshooting
Participate in subcontractor management teams and serve as technical point of contact for suppliers during hardware development, qualification, and procurement
Develop and execute system-level test plans
Support verification activities, process test data, and resolve issues
Perform system-level evaluations to confirm requirements are met and airworthiness criteria are satisfied
Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams of 10+ members
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership at director level and above

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 10 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience
Proven experience leading a system’s development from concept to sustainment (“cradle-to-grave”)
Demonstrated project management capabilities
Experience acting as a SME for an engineering team of 3+ members
Demonstrated analytical skills with a track record of complex problem solving
Proven ability to create and present technical briefings to senior executives
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance with a background investigation completed within the past six years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Preferred: Experience with military-aircraft subsystem development, including requirements definition, specification authoring, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration, and test & verification
Preferred: Proficiency interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in aircraft subsystem development, including hydraulic and electrical systems, from concept to sustainment. Proficient in project management, technical briefings, and leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with airworthiness criteria.

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