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Senior Electrical Engineer

Job in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, 48310, USA
Listing for: Contract Professionals
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45 - 50 USD Hourly USD 45.00 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Contract Professionals, Inc. Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights – Onsite
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $45.00 – $50.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Position Overview

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support military combat vehicle product and technology upgrades. This role is responsible for electrical system specification, wiring harness and cable assembly design, subsystem integration, validation, and full lifecycle documentation within a controlled defense environment.

Prior experience with military ground vehicle electrical systems is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Specify and design electrical components from system, subsystem, and configuration item requirements
  • Design and release military vehicle wiring harnesses and cable assemblies
  • Validate requirements through modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or test
  • Prepare engineering documentation including specifications, ICDs, design documents, and technical/test reports
  • Develop and complete technical data packages
  • Prepare cost estimates and schedules for assigned electrical design efforts
  • Generate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering Change Notices, and Engineering Orders
  • Coordinate with procurement and manufacturing to ensure component delivery and schedule adherence
  • Guide designers and drafters in producing releasable documentation
  • Provide recurring status reports to leadership, project engineers, and customers
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and four (4) years of relevant experience OR
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and one (1) year of relevant experience
  • Military ground vehicle wiring harness and cabling design experience
  • Experience with electrical/electronic systems on military ground vehicles
  • Knowledge of 28

    VDC power distribution systems
  • Experience with Solid State Power Controllers (SSPC) or Programmable Power Controllers
  • Vehicle signal management experience (sensor/transducer input/output)
  • Working knowledge of military electrical connectors and cabling specifications
  • Experience with SAE J1939 CANBus, MIL-STD-1553, and Ethernet (10/100/Gigabit) protocols
  • Experience integrating military communication and antenna systems including BFT, SINCGARS, DAGR, and CREW2
  • Proficiency with Visio Technical, Creo, or equivalent tools
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience supporting armored or tactical combat vehicle platforms
  • Experience in configuration-controlled defense programs
  • Experience coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
Other Requirements
  • Drug Screen:
    Yes
  • Background Check:
    Yes
About Contract Professionals, Inc.

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a leading provider of technical and professional talent supporting the defense, automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing industries. CPI partners with industry-leading organizations to deliver engineering and skilled trades professionals who drive innovation and mission success.

US Citizenship Requirement
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship may be required in order to obtain access to controlled information and systems.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
All candidates must be able to work directly for Contract Professionals, Inc. No third-party submissions or subcontract arrangements will be considered.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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