Job DescriptionElectrical Engineer - Hardware EngineeringLocation: Huntsville, AL (On-site)
Clearance: Active Secret required
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited university.
- 2+ years of professional experience (0 years with Master's).
- 2+ years of recent experience using a CAD package such as Visio, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CREO, Siemens Capital Suites (Logic/Harness), or NX to develop technical drawings.
- Experience with engineering PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and MRP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Proven experience leading small engineering projects, including task and schedule planning.
- Experience generating technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, reports, test procedures, and program documentation.
- Experience in electrical/power system design, network communication design, cable harness design, and electrical load analysis.
- Hands-on experience researching, designing, integrating, testing, and deploying electrical components or subsystems.
- Experience reviewing engineering specifications, schematics, and drawings, with the ability to translate customer requirements into technical specifications.
- Strong understanding of industry and defense electrical engineering standards and procedures, including component design, trade studies, and impact assessments.
- Experience evaluating COTS and military components for compliance and system requirements.
- Experience in one or more systems engineering domains, including requirements derivation, system design, verification/validation, and trade studies.
- Must possess an active Secret clearance and be able to work on-site, in-office.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with mission- and safety-critical systems.
- Familiarity with MDA Core Standards (e.g., MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS).
- Experience with requirements management or model-based engineering tools such as DOORS or CAMEO.
- IPC-620 certification or equivalent workmanship experience.
- Experience with circuit card assembly and schematic design tools.
- Hands-on experience using lab test equipment (function generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
- Security+ certification preferred.
- Familiarity with MIL-STDs (e.g., 1901A, 882, 461, 464), IEEE standards, TEMPEST 01-13, and NEC.
- Experience with short circuit, bent pin, and sneak circuit analyses.
- Familiarity with wireless communication systems (point-to-point and multipoint).
- Experience mentoring or reviewing work of junior engineers.
ResponsibilitiesThe selected
Electrical Engineer will support
DSI's Hardware Engineering projects related to advanced defense and aerospace systems. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining electrical and hardware design documentation for ground and facility systems.
- Performing analyses and ensuring designs meet military and industry standards.
- Creating and maintaining rack/system-level drawings and interface documentation in PLM systems.
- Supporting trade studies, risk assessments, and design reviews to ensure technical compliance.
- Coordinating design change requests, configuration management, and baseline control.
- Evaluating system design performance, supporting integration, and assisting in test planning.
- Participating in team meetings, design reviews, and documentation updates in collaboration tools.
Additional Information- Must demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.
