Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration | Aerospace & Defense | Waco, TX

Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration

📍 Waco, Texas (100% Onsite)
💰 $150,000 - $170,000 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
🕒 9/80 Schedule – Every Other Friday Off
✈️ Aerospace, Defense & Aircraft Modification Programs

Design the Systems That Power Mission-Critical Aircraft

An industry-leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support advanced aircraft modification and systems integration programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering, solving complex integration challenges, and seeing their designs deployed on real-world aircraft platforms.

You'll play a key role in the design, integration, testing, and verification of aircraft electrical systems, supporting major avionics upgrades, mission system integrations, power distribution systems, and aircraft modernization initiatives.

Whether your experience comes from aerospace, transportation, automotive, military vehicles, rail, heavy equipment, industrial controls, or other complex electrical systems environments, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise to some of the most advanced airborne platforms in operation today.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This isn't a desk-only design role.

You'll be involved throughout the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements and design through integration, troubleshooting, aircraft testing, and operational deployment.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams while gaining direct exposure to aircraft systems, advanced avionics technologies, and mission-critical defense programs.

Highlights include:

• Work directly on operational aircraft platforms

• Lead complex electrical integration and modification projects

• Design and validate aircraft power and signal interfaces

• Participate in lab testing and aircraft testing activities

• Influence technical solutions and engineering decisions

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

• Outstanding long-term growth opportunities within aerospace and defense

What You'll Be Doing

Aircraft Electrical Systems Design

• Design and develop electrical integration solutions for aircraft modification programs

• Support avionics upgrades and aircraft systems modernization initiatives

• Develop electrical interface designs and power distribution solutions

• Apply electrical requirements and design standards to complex integration efforts

• Generate professional engineering drawings, documentation, and technical reports

Systems Integration & Verification

• Support integration of electrical, avionics, and mission systems

• Evaluate wiring architectures, signal interfaces, and power requirements

• Verify electrical interfaces and system compatibility

• Troubleshoot integration issues and identify root causes

• Support hardware installation and aircraft modification activities

Testing & Validation

• Develop electrical test plans and verification procedures

• Conduct testing in laboratory and aircraft environments

• Analyze test results and resolve technical issues

• Support qualification, acceptance, and operational testing activities

• Ensure systems meet performance and customer requirements

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical leader within the Electrical Engineering team

• Support project planning, budget tracking, and schedule management

• Mentor and develop junior engineers

• Coordinate activities across engineering disciplines

• Drive technical excellence and engineering best practices

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

AND

• Minimum 9 years of relevant engineering experience

OR

• Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

• 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Required Technical Experience

• Electrical systems integration

• Wiring and signal interface design

• Electrical design for complex systems

• Troubleshooting and verification testing

• Interface control and systems integration activities

• Experience with at least one electrical CAD platform

CAD Tool Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Visual Engineer

• AutoCAD Electrical

• Capital Harness

• Similar electrical design and harness development tools

Highly Preferred Experience

Wire Harness & Interconnect Design

Candidates with experience in:

• Wire harness design

• Electrical routing

• Connector selection

• Signal integrity

• Power distribution systems

• Interface design

will be especially attractive.

Industry-specific aerospace experience is not required. Candidates from other complex engineering environments with strong electrical integration backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Aerospace & Military Standards

Exposure to any of the following is beneficial:

• SAE AS50881

• MIL-STD-704

• MIL-E-7016

• SAE ARP4754

• MIL-STD-461

• MIL-STD-810

• MIL-STD-882

• MIL-HDBK-516

Additional Preferred Experience

• Aircraft systems integration

• Avionics upgrades

• Military aircraft modification programs

• Power distribution systems

• Digital and analog signal interfaces

• System troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Engineering leadership or task leadership experience

Technical Knowledge Areas

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of:

• Digital and analog signal interfaces

• Voltage drop considerations

• Timing requirements

• Data communications and handshaking protocols

• Electrical power distribution

• System-level integration challenges

• Verification and validation processes

Work Environment

This role combines office, laboratory, and aircraft environments.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Working directly on aircraft

• Operating in aircraft hangars

• Climbing into and around aircraft

• Supporting installation and test activities

• Working in confined areas when necessary

• Participating in hands-on troubleshooting efforts

Security Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be U.S. Citizens

• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

Preferred

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Travel & Schedule

✈️ Less than 10% travel

🕒 9/80 Schedule

Enjoy every other Friday off while supporting exciting aerospace programs.

Occasional overtime may be required based on program schedules and testing activities.

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Base Salary: $150,000 - $170,000

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plans

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

• Interview travel reimbursement

• Professional development opportunities

• Long-term career advancement within a growing aerospace organization

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to work on highly visible aircraft modernization and systems integration programs where your engineering expertise will directly influence the performance, reliability, and capability of mission-critical aircraft.

You'll join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while offering exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and complex engineering challenges.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong systems integration and wire harness design experience looking for your next career-defining opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Director, Network & Unified Communications – Melbourne, FL

Director, Network & Unified Communications

📍 Location: Melbourne, Florida
🏢 Work Environment: 100% Onsite (No Remote Option)
🕒 Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $240,000

• Full Benefits Package

• Relocation Assistance Available

• Interview Travel Reimbursed

• No commission or overtime eligibility

🚀 Position Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Director of Network & Unified Communications to lead the strategy, modernization, delivery, and operational excellence of its global connectivity and collaboration ecosystem.

This executive leadership role will oversee enterprise-wide networking, telecommunications, unified communications, cloud connectivity, and network security initiatives. The successful candidate will drive modernization efforts while ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity across a complex global technology environment.

This position requires a strategic technology leader capable of balancing operational excellence, innovation, cybersecurity requirements, vendor management, and team leadership.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Network Strategy & Modernization

• Develop and execute the enterprise Network & Unified Communications strategy aligned with broader technology transformation initiatives.

• Lead modernization programs including:

• SD-WAN

• Network Access Control (NAC)

• Zero Trust network segmentation

• Wireless infrastructure redesign

• VoIP and Unified Communications modernization

• Network edge optimization

• Develop long-term roadmaps for:

• Reliability

• Capacity planning

• Lifecycle management

• Secure workload placement across cloud, data center, and edge environments

Global Network & Telecom Operations

• Oversee the design, deployment, and operation of:

• LAN/WAN infrastructure

• Telecommunications services

• Wireless networks

• Enterprise connectivity platforms

• Ensure:

• High availability

• Operational resilience

• Security compliance

• Service reliability

• Drive improvements in:

• Monitoring

• Observability

• Automation

• Incident management

• Problem management

• Change management

• Capacity management

Unified Communications Leadership

• Own enterprise Unified Communications strategy including:

• VoIP

• SIP

• Telephony

• Video conferencing

• Telepresence solutions

• Contact center technologies

• UCaaS initiatives

• Lead modernization of legacy telecom environments and migration to scalable, cloud-aligned collaboration platforms.

Cybersecurity & Governance

• Partner with Cybersecurity teams to implement:

• Zero Trust principles

• STIG compliance

• Identity-based access controls

• Network segmentation

• Integrated threat detection capabilities

• Ensure:

• Architectural governance

• Documentation standards

• Configuration management

• Audit readiness

Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead global teams of:

• Network Engineers

• Telecom Engineers

• Architects

• Operations Specialists

• Manage:

• Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

• Strategic technology vendors

• OEM relationships

• Service-level agreements (SLAs)

• Drive:

• Workforce planning

• Talent development

• Capability building

• Continuous improvement initiatives

✅ Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required

OR

• Graduate Degree with 13+ years of related experience

OR

• 19+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive networking, telecommunications, or infrastructure leadership experience

• Experience leading large-scale enterprise network environments

• Proven success delivering modernization and transformation initiatives

• Experience leading technical teams in highly complex organizations

🛠️ Required Technical Expertise

✔ Enterprise Networking (LAN/WAN)

✔ SD-WAN

✔ VPN Technologies

✔ Routing & Switching

✔ Wireless Infrastructure

✔ DNS / DHCP / IPAM

✔ Unified Communications

✔ VoIP & SIP

✔ Video Conferencing & Collaboration Platforms

✔ Network Security & Segmentation

✔ Cloud Connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP)

✔ Service Management & Operations

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in:

• Aerospace & Defense

• Government contracting

• Highly regulated environments

• Certifications such as:

• CCNP / CCIE

• JNCIP / JNCIE

• CWNP

• ITIL

• PMP

• Experience with:

• Zero Trust network implementations

• Global telecom modernization

• Large-scale network refresh programs

• Software-defined networking environments

• Enterprise cloud connectivity architectures

🎯 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a visionary infrastructure leader with deep expertise across enterprise networking and unified communications who can drive modernization while maintaining operational excellence in a highly complex global environment.

They will possess:

• Executive-level leadership capabilities

• Strong business and financial acumen

• Enterprise-scale networking expertise

• Proven success leading transformation initiatives

• Experience managing large technical teams and vendors

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to influence across business and technology functions

📋 Screening Question

This is a full-time onsite position based in Melbourne, FL with no remote option. Are you comfortable working onsite full-time?

📌 Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

15+ Years

Seniority

Director

Industry

Aerospace / Defense

Education

Bachelor's Degree Minimum

Management Experience

Leadership Experience Required

Work Model

100% Onsite

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

🌟 Why Join

Enterprise Impact

• Lead global networking and communications strategy for a large-scale enterprise.

• Drive critical modernization initiatives that directly support business growth and operational excellence.

Work-Life Balance

• Unique 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and flexibility.

Technology Transformation

• Lead initiatives involving:

• SD-WAN

• Cloud connectivity

• Zero Trust security

• Unified Communications modernization

• Enterprise automation

Leadership Opportunity

• Build and develop high-performing global teams.

• Influence strategic technology decisions at the executive level.

• Partner closely with cybersecurity, operations, and business leaders.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior networking and communications leader seeking to drive enterprise-wide transformation, modernization, and operational excellence within a highly respected aerospace and defense organization.

Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems | TS/SCI Poly | Scottsdale, AZ

Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems

📍 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona / Remote Flexibility Available
🏢 Work Model: Remote with Travel Requirements
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔐 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required at Time of Hire
🔒 CI Polygraph Preferred (Must be eligible and willing to obtain post-hire if not currently held)

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000
  (Depending on experience and qualifications)

• Full comprehensive benefits package

• Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

• Interview travel reimbursement provided

📍 Location & Travel Expectations

• The role can ultimately be performed remotely with travel as needed

• However, the first 3 months will require significant onsite presence in Scottsdale to support onboarding, stakeholder integration, and operational ramp-up

• Following this initial period, candidates may be based remotely but must be willing to travel when required for program, customer, and leadership engagements

🚀 The Opportunity

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Business Segment Director to lead a portfolio of advanced national security and space mission programs supporting critical missions globally.

The portfolio includes technologies and programs related to:

• Data networking & secure data transport

• Cybersecurity & high-assurance cryptography

• Mission-critical space systems

• Satellites & embedded mission technologies

• Secure communications & networking platforms

This executive leadership role oversees high-value development and production programs and is responsible for strategic growth, operational execution, customer engagement, financial performance, and organizational leadership across a highly complex classified portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a proven defense industry executive with deep expertise across space systems, secure technologies, avionics, cybersecurity, cryptographic solutions, or embedded mission systems, combined with strong operational leadership and business development capabilities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead and expand a portfolio of mission-critical defense and space programs

• Develop and execute short- and long-term business growth strategies

• Identify and capture adjacent and new business opportunities

• Drive business development and customer engagement initiatives

• Support strategic portfolio growth within national security and classified environments

Program & Operational Leadership

• Oversee execution of complex development and production programs

• Manage financial, operational, schedule, and customer satisfaction objectives

• Ensure successful delivery across highly classified and technically complex environments

• Balance mission urgency, execution discipline, and customer expectations

• Lead operational performance across multiple programs and business initiatives

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as senior interface to government and defense customers

• Build trusted relationships across:

• Space systems organizations

• Cryptographic and cybersecurity communities

• Networking and avionics sectors

• Certification and mission authorities

• Communicate effectively with executive, operational, and technical stakeholders

• Represent the business segment with senior internal and external leadership

Organizational & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor high-performing engineering and program leadership teams

• Drive accountability, collaboration, and organizational alignment

• Support transformation and change management initiatives

• Foster an inclusive, innovative, and mission-focused culture

• Build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams

Technical & Mission Leadership

• Support programs involving:

• Satellites and space mission systems

• Secure networking solutions

• High-assurance cryptographic systems

• Embedded mission technologies

• Secure communications platforms

• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and customer teams to deliver mission success

• Support Agile development environments and innovation initiatives

• Identify opportunities for AI-enabled operational improvements and efficiencies

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 15+ years of leadership experience within defense contracting or related national security environments

• Proven experience managing:

• Complex development programs

• Production programs

• Large portfolios or business segments

• Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Space systems

• Satellites

• Cryptography

• Cybersecurity

• Secure networking

• National security systems

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire

• Ability and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required

⭐ Preferred Background

• Embedded systems or avionics experience

• Experience supporting compartmented programs

• Agile development environment experience

• Existing relationships across aerospace and defense communities

• Experience operating within large matrix organizations

• Strong financial and operational leadership capability

• Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Strategic Planning
✔ Business Development
✔ Program Execution
✔ Space Systems Leadership
✔ Cryptographic Solutions
✔ Cybersecurity
✔ Financial Management
✔ Customer Relationship Management
✔ Change Management
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Defense Contracting
✔ Agile Development
✔ Operational Leadership
✔ National Security Programs

🎯 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an executive-level aerospace or defense leader who:

• Brings deep expertise across mission-critical national security programs

• Understands complex space mission systems and secure technologies

• Has successfully led large organizations through growth and transformation

• Combines strong operational execution with strategic business leadership

• Is highly customer-facing and trusted within classified defense environments

• Thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability mission environments

• Demonstrates strong leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management capability

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead highly strategic national security and space mission programs

• Influence cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure space systems

• Significant executive visibility and organizational influence

• Opportunity to shape the future of secure space mission capabilities

• Join a highly respected defense and aerospace organization supporting critical global missions

• Strong long-term growth and leadership opportunity

📋 Additional Details

• Travel required based on program and customer needs

• Director-level executive leadership position

• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates

• Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Polygraph

• Remote flexibility available following initial onboarding period

Recruiter Summary

This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity within a premier aerospace and defense environment supporting advanced national security and space mission programs. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex classified portfolios involving secure communications, cybersecurity, cryptography, satellites, and mission-critical technologies while influencing long-term strategic growth and operational direction across the organization.

Ideal candidates will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, technical credibility, customer engagement experience, and deep understanding of classified defense environments.

Senior Manager, Industrial Security (FSO) | $153K–$175K | Defense & Aerospace | Greenville, TX

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Industrial Security (Facility Security Officer - FSO)
Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Category: Security / Industrial Security
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: 9/80 Regular
Remote/Onsite: Onsite (classified work required)
Travel: Occasional
Visa Candidates Considered: No
Security Clearance Required: Yes (Top Secret/SCI, adjudicated and in-scope T5)
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Compensation:

• Base Salary: $153,000 – $175,000

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Benefits: Full benefits package included

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: No

Role Overview:

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Industrial Security (FSO) to oversee and manage all aspects of classified security operations supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. This leadership role is critical in ensuring compliance with national security regulations, managing the security program lifecycle, and protecting sensitive assets, personnel, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, implement, and enforce security compliance per the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule).

• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) and lead a multidisciplinary security team covering industrial, personnel (PERSEC), physical, and information security.

• Develop and maintain SOPs, Operational Security Programs, and ensure compliance with all federal and company security policies.

• Lead and support government security investigations, audits, and assessments.

• Oversee COMSEC program management, asset tracking, and accountability.

• Conduct security training, briefings, and education for staff with access to classified material.

• Engage with stakeholders to interpret security directives, mitigate insider threats, and respond to compliance challenges.

• Utilize tools and systems such as SIMS, NISS, DISS/NBIS, and maintain familiarity with ICD 705 standards.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on evolving federal security regulations and interdisciplinary compliance across IT, cybersecurity, and configuration management.

• Act as a security advisor to site leadership and corporate teams to ensure effective protection of personnel, facilities, and information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or

• Graduate degree with at least 10 years of related experience, or

• 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• FSO Certification as defined by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

• Minimum 5 years of direct hands-on FSO experience.

• Current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated, in-scope T5 investigation.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Counterintelligence or full-scope polygraph.

• Degree(s) in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or related fields.

• Proficiency in SIMS, NISS, DISS/NBIS; familiarity with ICD 705.

• Experience with Insider Threat Program management.

• Knowledge of COMSEC handling and procedures.

• Professional certifications such as ISP, CPP, or other security designations.

• Familiarity with DCS, FMS programs, or international travel processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Brings 5+ years of direct FSO experience in a classified defense or intelligence setting.

• Holds a valid FSO certificate and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Demonstrates deep understanding of DoD and IC regulatory frameworks.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong leadership, compliance, and stakeholder engagement skills.