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

Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration

πŸ“ Waco, Texas (100% Onsite)
πŸ’° $150,000 - $170,000 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
πŸ•’ 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 lifecycleβ€”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

πŸ•’ 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

πŸ’° 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.

 

Staff Electrical Engineer | Medical Devices | Limerick, Ireland

⚑ Staff Electrical Engineer I

πŸ“ Location: Limerick City, Munster, Ireland

πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Full-Time

🏭 Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology

🧠 Function: Electrical Engineering

πŸ›‚ Visa Sponsorship: Not available

πŸ•’ Work Model: On-site (minimum 4 days per week)

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🌍 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and evolution of advanced electro-mechanical and automation systems within a highly regulated medical technology environment.

This role sits at the heart of engineering innovation β€” contributing to system architecture, driving electrical design excellence, ensuring compliance with international standards, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, scalable, high-performance solutions.

You’ll take ownership of electrical architecture, documentation, component selection, and testing across complex systems, while also influencing engineering best practices and contributing to next-generation platform development.

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πŸ”§ Key Responsibilities

β€’ Design and develop electro-mechanical systems, components, and assemblies

β€’ Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions

β€’ Define and implement technical requirements

β€’ Create and maintain project plans

β€’ Produce electrical schematics, wiring harness designs, and Bills of Materials

β€’ Select and specify electrical components and technologies

β€’ Perform electrical calculations, simulations, and technical evaluations

β€’ Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers

β€’ Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation (GDP)

β€’ Conduct sample inspections and execute test plans

β€’ Support continuous improvement in engineering standards and practices

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🧠 Required Experience & Background

Education & Experience

β€’ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

β€’ 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Core Technical Expertise

β€’ Strong electrical systems design background

β€’ Experience in system and reliability engineering

β€’ Regulatory knowledge (e.g. Machinery Directive)

β€’ EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) knowledge

β€’ Risk assessment and safety analysis experience

β€’ Familiarity with EN 60204-1 and IEC 61010-1 standards

Tools & Technologies

β€’ SolidWorks (essential)

β€’ SolidWorks Electrical or EPlan (highly desirable)

β€’ MS Office (advanced proficiency)

β€’ Jira and ERP systems (e.g., Sage) – advantageous

β€’ MS Project (basic experience preferred)

Engineering Methods

β€’ Design Reviews

β€’ DFMEA

β€’ Design for Six Sigma

β€’ Structured documentation practices

β€’ System modelling and abstraction techniques

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🀝 Personal Attributes

You are:

β€’ Analytical and structured in your thinking

β€’ Self-motivated and detail-oriented

β€’ Comfortable working cross-functionally (engineering, quality, procurement, manufacturing)

β€’ A strong communicator and collaborator

β€’ Naturally curious with a drive to understand root causes

β€’ Comfortable operating in regulated environments

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🌟 Nice to Have

β€’ German language skills

β€’ Stakeholder management experience

β€’ Experience across multiple industries

β€’ Strong experience with safety tools (Safexpert, Sistema)

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πŸ’Ά Compensation & Package

β€’ Salary Range: €70,000 – €80,000

β€’ Benefits: Full benefits package

β€’ Bonus: Not eligible

β€’ Relocation: Not available

β€’ Travel: Occasional

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πŸ“Œ Quick Snapshot

Category Details

Title Staff Electrical Engineer

Location Limerick, Ireland

Experience 10–15 years

Education Bachelor’s Degree

Work Model Primarily On-site

Industry Medical Devices

Level Mid-Senior

Salary €70K–€80K