About Wright Electric
Wright Electric builds power systems behind the future of aerospace and defense — from 30 kW expeditionary generators to multi-megawatt airborne propulsion. Our work spans electric motors, next-generation batteries, power electronics, and complete power systems like DenseGen and Dynamo, all engineered for a step-change in power and energy density. Since 2016, we've earned the trust of some of the most demanding customers in the world, including AFSOC, the USMC, PACAF, USTRANSCOM, NASA, ARPA-E, the FAA, and U.S. Air Force programs. It's genuinely cutting-edge work.
We also move fast. Wright is an all-hands, high-ownership environment where the pace is quick and the problems are hard, and the people who thrive here are the ones who dig in and drive their work to the finish. At the same time, we know sustained great work depends on rest: we respect our team's personal time and protect the boundaries that keep people sharp, healthy, and here for the long haul.
The Role
Wright Electric is looking for an Electrical Engineer I with 2+ years of experience to join our growing R&D team. This is a hands-on position focused on rapidly prototyping power-electronic and control systems for motor and generator applications. You'll work closely with engineers across disciplines to turn concepts into working hardware, and you'll own your tasks from first design through test.
What You'll Do
- Rapidly prototype power-electronic and control systems for motor and generator applications.
- Support testing and test-plan development for prototypes and products.
- Identify and source the components needed to realize a design.
- Collaborate with team members across departments to move designs forward.
- Own your tasks from concept through completion.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
- Experience with prototype and product development.
- Experience supporting testing and test-plan development.
- Experience identifying and sourcing components to realize a design.
- Ability to work with and engage team members across departments.
- Capable of owning tasks from beginning to end.
Preferred
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with motors, drives, and power electronics.
- Experience with aircraft and aerospace systems.
- Experience with generators and micro-grids.
- Experience with embedded firmware development.
- Experience with MATLAB & Simulink (Simscape Electrical, Embedded Coder, etc.).
- Experience with CAN bus development.
We Encourage You to Apply
Wright Electric is committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this position but your experience doesn't line up perfectly with everything above, we encourage you to apply anyway — you may be exactly who we're looking for.
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Wright Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This position may involve access to technology and data controlled under U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR); applicants may be required to meet applicable U.S.-person or export-authorization requirements consistent with law.
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Wright Electric maintains a drug-free workplace. Certain positions may be subject to drug screening consistent with our federal contract obligations and applicable law.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected salary range for this position?
- How many years of relevant experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
