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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.

 

Lead Electrical Engineer (Defense Electronics) – Cincinnati, OH

Lead Electrical Engineer (Defense & Aerospace Electronics)

📍 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
🕒 Schedule: 4/10 Work Week (Four 10-Hour Days)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $142,000 – $161,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Ideal Candidates
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🔒 Security Clearance: Must be Eligible to Obtain Secret Clearance
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of ruggedized electronic systems for advanced ordnance and mission-critical applications.

This role combines hands-on electrical design with technical leadership responsibilities, including product development, testing, root cause investigations, customer interaction, proposal support, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, testing, and product lifecycle development within highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development

  • Design analog and digital electronics for ruggedized defense applications.

  • Perform circuit analysis, simulations, and tolerance studies using SPICE and engineering calculations.

  • Develop and refine technical requirements and ensure compliance.

  • Generate schematics, engineering documentation, and change proposals.

  • Support product development from concept through qualification and production.

Testing & Validation

  • Develop test plans and test reports for:

    • Design Verification

    • Qualification Testing

    • Product Performance Testing

    • Firing Properties Testing

  • Lead testing activities throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, and lab equipment.

Technical Leadership

  • Lead design reviews throughout all development phases.

  • Serve as primary technical interface for internal and external customers.

  • Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies:

    • 8D

    • Fishbone Analysis

    • Cause & Effect Analysis

  • Provide technical input for proposals, labor estimates, and project planning.

  • Mentor and develop junior electrical engineers.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Experience

  • 9+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.

  • 5+ years designing analog circuits including:

    • Operational Amplifiers

    • Differential Amplifiers

    • Filters

    • LDOs

    • Data Converters

  • 5+ years designing digital circuits including:

    • Logic Gates

    • Flip-Flops

    • Timers

    • Digital Filters

  • 4+ years working with power conversion systems:

    • AC/DC

    • DC/DC

    • DC/AC

    • Linear & Switching Power Supplies

  • 5+ years troubleshooting electronic systems using laboratory equipment.

  • 4+ years using schematic capture and PCB design tools such as:

    • Altium

    • PADS

  • 4+ years leading technical projects from concept through completion.

  • 4+ years creating engineering documentation and participating in design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with:

    • MEMS Accelerometers

    • Temperature Sensors

    • Pressure Sensors

    • Gyroscopes

  • Serial communication protocols:

    • UART

    • SPI

    • I2C

  • Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

  • EMI, ESD, and protection circuit design.

  • Power conditioning and power supply design.

  • Design for extreme environments:

    • Shock

    • Vibration

    • Temperature

    • Humidity

  • Experience with Electronic Safety & Arming Devices (ESADs).

  • Experience working to MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-1901A standards.

  • Experience presenting designs to military safety review boards.

  • Energetic materials testing and integration experience.

Key Skills

✔ Analog Circuit Design
✔ Digital Circuit Design
✔ Power Electronics
✔ PCB Design (Altium, PADS)
✔ SPICE Simulation
✔ Root Cause Analysis
✔ Test & Validation Engineering
✔ Technical Leadership
✔ Requirements Development
✔ Defense Electronics

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior electrical engineer with experience designing ruggedized electronics for aerospace, defense, ordnance, or other high-reliability applications. They should possess strong technical leadership skills, experience leading development programs, and the ability to guide projects from concept through qualification and production.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

9+ Years

Seniority

Mid-Senior

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industry

Aerospace / Defense

Leadership

Technical Lead

Security Clearance

Eligible for Secret Clearance

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Four-day work week (4/10 schedule).

  • Lead cutting-edge defense and aerospace electronics programs.

  • High visibility technical leadership role.

  • Opportunity to mentor engineers and influence product strategy.

  • Work on mission-critical systems supporting national defense applications.

 

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.

 

Senior Sales Engineer – Aerospace & Aviation Systems

Senior Sales Engineer – Aerospace / Aviation

📍 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Onsite)
✈️ Travel: 30–40% (North America + occasional international)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or related)
🏭 Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

💰 Compensation

  • Competitive base salary

  • Full benefits package

  • Relocation support available for the right candidate

🚀 Overview

A leading engineering and test systems organization is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive growth within the aviation and defense sector.

This role combines technical expertise and commercial ownership, managing key OEM relationships while developing new business opportunities across North America.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Customer & Account Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers

  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with OEMs and end-users

  • Understand customer needs and position tailored technical solutions

Business Development

  • Identify and develop new customers and opportunities

  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline

  • Represent the business at:

    • Trade fairs

    • Industry events

    • Technical forums

Sales Strategy & Execution

  • Execute sales strategies to grow:

    • Revenue

    • Market share

    • Margins

  • Influence customers early in the buying cycle to position solutions as preferred

Technical & Commercial Support

  • Lead and coordinate the quotation and proposal process

  • Develop cost estimates considering:

    • Technical requirements

    • Commercial factors

    • Legal considerations

  • Support contract negotiations and order execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as the bridge between:

    • Customers

    • Engineering

    • Product teams

  • Collaborate with global teams to develop solutions and concepts

  • Ensure smooth handover to project delivery teams

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Mechanical Engineering

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Mechatronics

    • Or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 6+ years of technical sales experience

  • Proven experience managing large OEM accounts and developing new business

  • Must have experience in defense and/or aerospace industry

  • Strong ability to:

    • Understand complex technical systems

    • Translate customer needs into solutions

  • Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills

⭐ Alternative Background (Also Considered)

  • 4+ years of hands-on engineering or testing experience

  • Strong preference for candidates with aviation or helicopter-related technical experience

🧠 Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of aviation component testing

  • Experience with:

    • System development

    • Simulation

    • Controls or testing systems

  • Experience selling capital equipment / high-value systems

  • Familiarity with:

    • Export control (ITAR, EAR)

    • Government contracts (FAR, DFARS)

  • German language skills (nice to have)

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Strong technical sales professional with aerospace/defense exposure

  • Comfortable owning full sales lifecycle from pipeline to close

  • Able to engage both engineering and executive stakeholders

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently

  • Passion for aviation and complex engineered systems

📊 Key Success Factors

  • Ability to grow and manage strategic OEM relationships

  • Strong commercial acumen with technical depth

  • Proven success in long-cycle, high-value sales environments

  • Willingness to travel and build customer presence

📝 Interview Process

  • Recruiter screening

  • Technical and commercial interviews

  • Final stakeholder discussions

Cyber Intelligence Specialist – IT System Administrator - Salt Lake City, Utah - $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Cyber Intelligence Specialist – IT System Administrator
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required, with potential to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Relocation: Yes, full Assistance available
Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a cutting-edge environment where you'll shape the future of cybersecurity and IT systems? Join our team in Salt Lake City as a Cyber Intelligence Specialist – IT System Administrator and take on a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and security of our Linux and Windows-based infrastructure. This on-site, full-time position offers the chance to work on critical projects that make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

  • Secure Systems: Manage, monitor, and enhance the security of Linux and Windows servers, keeping them resilient against emerging threats.

  • Performance Optimization: Set up and maintain administrator accounts, fine-tune system performance, and handle system-wide software installations.

  • Innovate Security Practices: Implement and oversee Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, continuous monitoring, and security controls.

  • System Maintenance: Perform updates, patch vulnerabilities, and ensure minimal downtime by troubleshooting performance issues.

  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Deploy and manage security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.

  • Audit & Compliance: Conduct security audits, align IT systems with regulatory standards, and develop mitigation strategies for potential risks.

  • Collaborate & Lead: Partner with cybersecurity teams, provide guidance to staff, and contribute to disaster recovery planning and data restoration efforts.

  • Document & Train: Maintain system documentation and train team members on best practices and technical processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR a Graduate Degree with 2+ years of experience, OR 8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

    • Active Secret Security Clearance.

  • Preferred Skills:

    • Top Secret clearance with CI Poly is a big plus!

    • Certifications like CISSP, RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Security+, or Linux+.

    • Expertise in automation tools, scripting, and virtualization technologies.

    • Strong knowledge of Linux OS, network protocols, and security compliance frameworks such as RMF.

    • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stakes environments.

Why Join Us?

  • Dive into meaningful work protecting critical infrastructure.

  • Advance your career with opportunities to grow your skill set and obtain top-tier security clearances.

  • Collaborate with a dynamic team passionate about innovation and excellence.

  • Work in a 9/80 schedule environment that offers work-life balance.

Take the next step in your career as a cybersecurity leader and IT systems expert. Let’s redefine security together—apply today!

 

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