Senior Electrical Engineer - Missile Systems

TL;DR

Senior Electrical Engineer - Missile Systems (Electrical Engineering/Power Systems): Developing missile system electrical projects by deriving and documenting electrical system requirements, performing trade studies, and designing electrical components and subsystems with an accent on high-power power distribution, EMI/EMC design, and simulation/modeling for integration and test. Focus on building robust electrical architectures and supporting integration, test, and technical leadership for junior engineers.

Location: Auburn Hills, MI or Grayling, MI, United States

Salary: $115,700 - $150,500

hirify.global

hirify.global is a defense and security company delivering advanced technology and systems for military and aviation customers.

What you will do

• Derive and document AC/DC electrical system requirements with multiple technical disciplines.
• Run trade studies and develop optimal electrical system architectures.
• Simulate, model, design, select, and characterize electrical components.
• Design, implement, test, and integrate electrical components and subsystems.
• Participate in cross-functional technical design reviews and support integration and test activities.
• Support project planning and provide technical leadership for junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience, including 5+ years in power system design and design for EMI.
• Proficiency with simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, CST, or similar.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCBA layout tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Genesys, CST, MATLAB, Python).
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical high-power systems (100 kW+), including C/DC, DC/DC converters, and inverter/rectifier systems.
• U.S. citizenship required (eligibility for access to classified information; subject to government security investigation).

Nice to have

• Experience with military standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1399, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-464).
• Experience translating test requirements into test procedures and operating test equipment.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action investigations with internal teams and suppliers.
• Experience analyzing system requirements for military power architecture and proposal support.
• Familiarity with military or aerospace RF standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources, plus employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and a business-casual work environment.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by interviews to assess technical fit and experience.
• Security investigation may be required based on eligibility for classified information access.