Electrical Engineer; Journeyman

Position: Electrical Engineer (Journeyman)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Electrical Engineer in Dayton, OH! Join a cutting-edge aerospace engineering team supporting the Phalanx Griffon (PG) program — transforming digital designs into flight-ready hardware for Major Release 2 (FY25–27). In this role, you’ll focus on electrical integration, power distribution, wiring harnesses, and EMI/EMC compliance for the Nomad open‑architecture chassis. This is a great opportunity to work hands‑on in lab builds, environmental testing, and aircraft installation while collaborating with top engineering professionals in the defense industry.

What

You Will Receive as a Journeyman Electrical Engineer

Pay: $84,874 – $150,000 / yr

Shift: To be announced

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings Available

Direct Hire Opportunity

Located in Dayton, OH

What You Will Be Doing as a Journeyman Electrical Engineer

• Develop and update wiring diagrams, pin‑outs, and cable assemblies for Nomad processing cards, crypto devices, and SATCOM interfaces
• Perform hardware integration, wiring design, and schematic documentation to support the Phalanx Griffon (PG) Major Release 2 project
• Conduct load analyses and circuit protection designs that comply with MIL-STD-704/1275 and platform SWaP‑C power‑quality requirements
• Assemble and troubleshoot PG line‑replaceable units in the lab environment; perform continuity checks, power‑on verification, and firmware updates
• Instrument and operate test setups using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers; document test results for design‑to‑test traceability
• Assist senior engineers with vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC pre‑qualification tests (MIL-STD-810/461), capturing red‑lines and supporting corrective actions
• Maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Bills of Material (BOM), and part‑number trees within digital engineering environments such as CAMEO/SysML and Windchill
• Generate test procedures, validation reports, and engineering change packages for flight‑test readiness
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, and Test teams to resolve integration issues and support product delivery
• Coordinate with platform SPOs/OEMs on connector standards, grounding schemes, and aircraft power‑bus impacts

What You Will Need to Have as a Journeyman Electrical Engineer

• Must‑Haves: U.S. Citizenship (due to government contract requirements)
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

• High School Diploma with 15 years of directly related experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 10 years of relevant experience in a technical/professional discipline

Experience

• 10–15 years of directly related experience in the field, with at least 3 years in the DoD
• Background in the aerospace or defense industry, specifically in electrical engineering

Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-704/1275 power and MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC standards
• Knowledge of aerospace wiring best practices (38999/26482, AS50881)
• Proficient in reading and modifying schematics using E‑CAD tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or similar
• Experienced in lab instrumentation use and fault isolation techniques
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work on airborne networking, SATCOM, crypto, or cross‑domain hardware
• Exposure to Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital‑thread environments
• Experience supporting configuration audits, RMF hardware documentation, or safety‑of‑flight packages
• IPC/WHMA‑620 or NASA-STD‑8739 wire‑harness certification

Electrical Journeyman
• Dayton, OH, US

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