Electrical Engineer

Chipton Ross

$92K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with real-time simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, NI VeriStand).
  • Strong understanding of hardware integration and data acquisition systems.
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., Arinc-429, MIL-STD-1553).
  • Ability to create schematics and block diagrams using industry-standard tools.
  • Experience managing logistics, including parts ordering and inventory control.
  • Experience in designing test facilities for hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and testing of hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) configurations.
  • Integrate hardware from subsystem teams and manage interface control documents.
  • Participate in technical meetings and provide status updates.
  • Track laboratory risks and issues; escalate concerns with solutions.
  • Capture key performance indicators for lab activities.
  • Support procurement, facility modifications, and infrastructure planning.
  • Order and track parts required for lab operations.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and documentation quality.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology.
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic team.
  • Stable, full-time position with a structured 4-day work week.
  • Hands-on technical and engineering experience in a high-stakes environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job #219364

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a contract opportunity in Stratford, CT.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • Proficiency with real time simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, NI VeriStand).
  • Strong understanding of hardware integration, signal conditioning, power distribution, and data acquisition systems.
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards and specifications (e.g., Arinc-429, MIL-STD-1553, DO 160, MIL STD 810, ARP 4754).
  • Ability to create schematics and block diagrams using Visio, Mentor Graphics, Zuken, and 3DX.
  • Experience managing parts logistics-ordering, receiving, inventory control, and vendor coordination
  • Specifically contributing to the design, development, integration, and verification of test facilities. Previous experience must be with designing these test facilities to support HWIL and closed loop testing.
  • Test bed design.
  • Hardware integrations for test labs
  • Logistics of ordering/receiving/tracking equipment in support of setting up test labs
  • Infrastructure planning for test labs
  • Developing detailed schematics and system block diagrams using industry standard tools such as Microsoft Visio, Mentor Graphics, Zuken, and Siemens NX/3DX


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The System Integration Lab Engineer provides hands on technical support and engineering expertise to Sikorsky's Flight Controls Autonomy & Electrical (FCA&E) organization. Reporting to the FCA&E Lab Lead, the incumbent will contribute to the design, development, integration, and verification of high fidelity hardware in the loop (HWIL) and closed loop test facilities and capabilities within the System Integration Laboratories (SILS). This role blends systems engineering, test bed design / operation, and collaborative problem solving in a fast paced, cross functional environment. The engineer will help ensure laboratory activities align with business objectives, program priorities, and Sikorsky technical standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives that increase lab productivity and capability.

  • HWIL/Closed Loop Development: Assist the FCA&E Lab Lead in designing, building, integrating, and testing HWIL and closed loop configurations within the SILS, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and Sikorsky engineering practices.
  • Hardware Integration: Receive, stage, and integrate hardware from subsystem teams; manage interface control documents; and coordinate cross functional wiring, power, and data connections across system, segment, and supporting engineering groups.
  • Technical Collaboration: Participate actively in technical interchange meetings, provide clear status updates, and contribute to the preparation of deliverables for internal and external customers.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Track laboratory level risks and issues, maintain issue logs, and promptly elevate concerns to the FCA&E Lab Lead or program management while proposing mitigation actions.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Capture key performance indicators (KPIs) for SILS activities, generate concise status reports, and assist in metrics dashboards that reflect progress, resource utilization, and test outcomes.
  • Equipment & Facility Support: Help manage procurement of capital equipment, support facility modification projects, and assist with laboratory infrastructure planning (e.g., power distribution, network cabling, shielding, cooling).
  • Logistics Management: Order, receive, and track parts and consumables required for lab activities; maintain accurate inventory records; and coordinate with vendors and internal supply chains to ensure timely availability of components.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline lab processes, update work instructions, and adopt new tools or methodologies that enhance test efficiency and data quality.
  • Documentation: Produce and maintain engineering documentation-including schematics, block diagrams, procedures, results, and lessons learned packages-in accordance with Sikorsky configuration control requirements.
  • Design Tools: Develop detailed schematics and system block diagrams using industry standard tools such as Microsoft Visio, Mentor Graphics, Zuken, and Siemens NX/3DX.


REQUIRED EDUCATION

Accredited Bachelor's Degree.

WORK HOURS

Full-time; 4/10-1st Shift.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
  • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
  • Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.


For more information, please apply or contact:

Kevin Suk 800.927.9318 x230
[email protected]

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