Electrical Engineer

Bascom Hunter’s Power & Control Group (PCG) is building advanced aerospace and defense hardware, including high-performance Environmental Control Systems (ECS), power systems and air‑moving machinery for demanding Aerospace and Defense platforms.

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer who will play a crucial role in the design and testing of electrical systems used in high-performance fan, compressor, and generator development who can own performance, drive power‑density improvements, and shape next‑generation system architectures.

• Electrical component design: Support the design, development and testing of electro‑mechanical systems (fans, compressors, generators).
• Prototype Development: Participate in the prototyping and assembly of new product under development.
• Testing and Characterization: Support the testing and characterization of components using power supplies, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation, including schematics, layout files, test plans, and reports, for designs and testing activities.
• System Integration: Support system integration of power electronics with high performance machines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, controls, and system performance engineers to ensure performance aligns with system‑level requirements.
• Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot issues during design, testing, and integration phases, propose and implement effective solutions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience with strong EE fundamentals, preferably in Aerospace & Defense Industry. (graduate research, internships or co‑op experience will be considered).
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, including power electronics.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and test instrumentation for measurements and analysis.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizen (due to program requirements).

• Experience with high‑voltage (270 VDC – 600 VDC) systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards: MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, DO-160.
• Familiarity with AS9100D development environments and structured design reviews.

Solidworks Electrical / PDM, MATLAB & Simulink, Altium, PLM/PDM systems, ERP/MRP (Deltek Costpoint or similar), MS Office/Teams/SharePoint.

• High‑ownership technical role with direct influence on product architecture.
• Opportunity to shape next‑generation aerospace and defense power, thermal and air systems.
• Exposure to customers, proposal efforts, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Meaningful mission building advanced aerospace and defense systems.

Office and laboratory environment with test facility exposure; ability to occasionally lift up to ~25 lbs; travel ~10–20% for customer meetings or test support.

All positions at Bascom Hunter are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Bascom Hunter is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.