Electrical Engineer - Aircraft Hardware

Piper Companies is seeking an Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in hardware analysis, design, and engineering and avionics systems to lead engineering efforts for a cutting edge, defense/aerospace initiative. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of greenfield project in aerospace. This role requires 4 days weekly onsite in Owego, NY
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• Conduct comprehensive hardware trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and optimize system performance
• Perform detailed hardware analyses to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
• Lead and contribute to hardware design efforts across the full development lifecycle
• Provide engineering support to production programs, including on-site factory engagement and issue resolution
• Develop and validate hardware test procedures, ensuring robust verification and quality assurance
• Support hardware integration activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system functionality

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience
• 5+ years of domain-specific experience in avionics or defense systems.
  • Avionic Human-Machine Interface
  • Cockpit and mission computing systems
  • Military aircraft navigation and sensors
  • Aircraft survivability
• Understanding of time sensitive networking (TSN) and digital backbone networks
• Thorough understanding of tactical communication and data links
• Experience with DO-254 and DO-178 compliance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Salary: $72,000 - $150,000 (depending on experience)
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive - Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401k, and Paid Time Off
• Per Diem $2,848/month or Relocation Assistance are available
• 4-day work week (4x10 schedule) with 3 days off every week

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