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JOB TITLE: Senior Electrical Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
Salary: $145,000–$185,000 annually DOE, plus annual bonus eligibility.

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Clearance: Must have legal authorization to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain required export authorization and DoD clearance.

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; eligible for annual bonus.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Design and develop subsystem hardware and software for aircraft systems

• Define subsystem requirements and specifications

• Create schematics, engineering drawings, test plans/procedures, data reports, presentations, and work instructions

• Collaborate with mechanical, GNC, manufacturing, aerodynamics, procurement, quality assurance, and program management teams

• Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback

• Promote adherence to best practices and standard procedures

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain required export authorization and DoD clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of progressive experience

• Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering principles

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with electrical components and systems

• Ability to architect and design electrical and electromechanical systems

• Demonstrated troubleshooting, validation/testing, and system analysis experience

• Experience documenting designs and analyses through reports, presentations, and engineering drawings

• Experience with CAD tools such as Altium

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Some travel required

• Work may occur in office, warehouse, and field environments

• Must be able to stand, climb, crouch, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs

• May involve moving equipment, climbing in/out of systems, crawling, and working outdoors

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing robotic and/or aircraft systems

• UAV experience highly desired

• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and firmware/software

• Experience working in small to medium R&D teams

• Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing standards

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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