Electrical Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer I – Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our team is committed to pursuing engineering breakthroughs and making a difference in aviation in partnership with our customers.

The Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems for military and commercial applications and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

The position is an entry-level Electrical Engineer in the Parker Aerospace MFCD, working in the Engineering Test Laboratory. The engineer helps create and maintain customized laboratory equipment to perform tests on Parker products, including hydraulic flight-control actuators, hydraulic manifolds, electro-mechanical aircraft actuators, or electronic boxes. The engineer will be coached and mentored to design equipment, troubleshoot designs, and produce documentation per Parker’s best practices.

Reports will form the basis for aircraft certification decisions.

• Design, build, and maintain simple electrical and control systems using National Instruments hardware.
• Learn Parker’s LabVIEW software architecture and best practices to develop the ability to build and maintain control and data acquisition systems.
• Read and understand electrical and electronic schematics and circuits and make modifications and improvements.
• Perform hands-on repairs of existing equipment and instrumentation.
• Begin the process of learning about Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing.
• Assist Design Engineers with failure troubleshooting of the tested units when necessary.
• Provide test status to program management.
• Learn Parker’s processes and how they apply to product development and certification.
• All other duties as assigned.

The essential functions are provided as examples of the type of work performed. The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Computer skills (MS Office; programming experience a plus).
• Technical writing skills (procedures, reports).
• Knowledge of CAD software for 3D modeling and circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with electronics and electronic repair preferred.
• Experience with LabVIEW a plus.

Working in a test lab is a challenging but rewarding responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-in-career engineer to gain a wide breadth of knowledge. As a test engineer, you will work with all functional organizations within the company and gain hands-on experience with multiple pieces of instrumentation. We are looking for someone who intends to build a long-term career at Parker.

Competitive Compensation
Pay range: $72,650 to $121,050 annually

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance with competitive premiums.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution of 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, disability programs, adoption assistance,  membership, and financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental benefit programs available at competitive rates (identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness).
• Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays.

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