Project Electrical Engineer
Duration: 6-month assignment with possibility of extension;
Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days per week in office and Friday remote;
Location: Virginia, United States.
Airswift is recruiting for a Project Electrical Engineer for a technically challenging opportunity with a leading company in the aerospace and defense technology space. This Project Electrical Engineer position offers the chance to contribute to the development and implementation of complex power and control systems for advanced underwater robotic and electromechanical systems. The Project Electrical Engineer will work in a hands-on engineering environment, supporting design, integration, troubleshooting, and testing activities on highly specialized projects. This Project Electrical Engineer opportunity is well suited to candidates who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and working across multidisciplinary teams.
The company is part of a global engineering enterprise with a strong focus on advanced technology solutions. This role sits within an engineering centre of excellence supporting complex and highly specialized systems for demanding operational environments. The work is varied, technically deep, and focused on delivering innovative solutions to challenging customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical and control system design activities for systems or subsystems of moderate complexity
- Produce significant portions of project electrical designs and related engineering documentation
- Support the development and implementation of complex power and control systems
- Participate in concept development, analysis, simulation, design, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing
- Prepare for and participate in regular design reviews
- Work closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to junior engineers or technicians when required
- Apply sound technical judgement, creativity, and initiative while working with a high degree of autonomy
- Contribute to hands-on build and test activities as designs move into execution
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline with an electrical concentration such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of practical technical experience in electrical engineering
- Experience across the engineering lifecycle including concept, analysis, simulation, design, drawing, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing
- Experience working with complex electrical, electromechanical, automated, or robotic systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance
Technical Requirements:
- Experience selecting and integrating commercial off-the-shelf electrical and electronic equipment
- Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic components and wiring devices including signal conditioning, power supplies, control devices, switching devices, safety devices, connectors, terminal blocks, cabling, and wiring
- Experience with embedded microprocessor and single-board computer based control systems
- Experience defining signals, sensors, actuators, and selecting appropriate I/O
- Experience designing and integrating data communications including Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SPI, I2C, and CAN
- Experience with DC power systems design and system power and energy calculations
- Knowledge of grounding, cabling, and wiring techniques to minimise electrical noise and EMI
- Strong electrical drawing and drafting skills including schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, and block diagrams
- Proficiency in the use of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analysers, communications analysers, insulation testers, spectrum analysers, CTDR, OTDR, and optical power meters
- Proficiency with engineering software such as Altium Designer, SPICE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, MathCAD, and MATLAB
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document and present engineering concepts clearly
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in marine, underwater, or related robotic and electromechanical systems
- Knowledge of sonar systems
- Familiarity with applicable technical and military standards such as IEEE, ANSI, IEC, ISO, NEMA, NEC, and MIL standards
- Practical technician skills including assembly, wiring, soldering, and cabling
- Experience with fibre optics
- Experience with printed circuit board design
- Experience with brushless motor drives, robotics, and automation
- Experience designing, analysing, and tuning closed-loop feedback control systems
- Experience with low- to medium-voltage single- and three-phase power systems
- Experience applying machine safety systems and standards
- Exposure to programming languages or script writing
- Flexibility to travel occasionally for up to one to two weeks at a time, including domestic, international, or offshore travel
Additional Information:
- Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 3% 401K
- 1 week of PTO available through the duration of the assignment
About Airswift:
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider helping connect skilled professionals with exceptional opportunities across engineering, technology, and infrastructure markets. Airswift supports clients and candidates throughout the hiring process with a strong focus on quality, industry expertise, and long-term career support.
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