Sr Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation (Aerospace)

Location: Vandalia, Ohio, United States; office or hybrid environment. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, defense, and national security systems, including next-generation airborne command-and-control platforms.

What you will do

• Lead instrumentation activities from requirements development and design through laboratory testing, integration, test operations support, and de-modification.
• Plan, participate in, and execute test plan development to produce objective, high-quality results.
• Develop, modify, and implement standard operating procedures for instrumentation hardware and system design.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and test engineers to integrate instrumentation systems.
• Maintain, document, and control NIST standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment.
• Analyze system performance data, troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues, and communicate technical information to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related role.
• Expert proficiency in electrical and electronic design and validation techniques.
• Experience with computer-aided engineering tools and multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic federal regulations, including Electrical Wiring Interconnection System requirements.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic FMEA and System Safety Assessment concepts.

Nice to have

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with electrical CAD, circuit modeling, simulation, electrical load analysis, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of EMC, EMI, HIRF, and indirect effects of lightning requirements.
• Experience with aerospace and defense systems, ground and flight test programs, and digital or analog circuit design.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, 1553, ARINC 429, CAN bus, and Curtiss-Wright or similar data acquisition systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on the U.S. Air Force Survivable Airborne Operations Center mission and next-generation airborne command-post systems.
• Office or hybrid work environment with travel as required.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and annual performance-based incentive pay.