STS Technical Services is hiring Aerospace Electrical Engineers in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
This is a contract-to-direct hire opportunity supporting advanced military aircraft integration programs for a leading aerospace and defense organization. Candidates may be considered for direct employment at or before the six-month mark based on performance and business needs.
We are seeking experienced aerospace electrical engineers with aircraft systems integration backgrounds. Strong consideration will also be given to motivated junior engineers who possess relevant electrical engineering education and a desire to build a career in aerospace and defense.
Hiring Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. An active Secret Security Clearance is preferred. Candidates without an active clearance must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Clearance.
- Job Title: Aerospace Electrical Engineer
- Location: Lakehurst, New Jersey
- Employment Type: Contract-to-Direct Hire
The Aerospace Electrical Engineer will design, integrate, test, and implement electrical and avionics systems installed on military aircraft. This role supports communications, navigation, GPS, SATCOM, RF systems, mission equipment, weapons integration, and other aircraft modification programs.
Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, this individual will help ensure aircraft modifications are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Lead aircraft electrical integration activities supporting avionics and mission systems
- Develop and review electrical engineering designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, cable routing packages, and installation documentation
- Perform electrical load analyses, power distribution studies, and system interface evaluations
- Research and specify electrical components, including wiring, connectors, relays, circuit protection devices, and related hardware
- Prepare engineering documentation and technical reports supporting airworthiness and certification requirements
- Support system-level testing, troubleshooting, validation, and verification activities
- Develop test procedures, qualification plans, and verification documentation
- Participate in customer kickoff meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and program status reviews
- Provide technical guidance to technicians, manufacturing personnel, drafters, technical writers, inspectors, and support staff
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are achieved
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience supporting electrical systems design, integration, or aircraft modification projects
- Knowledge of aircraft electrical power distribution, wiring systems, avionics integration, and aircraft electrical interfaces
- Strong technical writing and engineering documentation skills
- Proficiency with engineering software and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Eight or more years of aerospace or defense electrical engineering experience
- Aircraft electrical systems integration experience
- Military aircraft modification or sustainment experience
- Knowledge of communications, navigation, RF systems, SATCOM, GPS, mission systems, or weapons integration
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC compliance requirements
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Active Secret Security Clearance is highly preferred
- Candidates without an active clearance will be considered if they are eligible to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Security Clearance and ultimately satisfy all security clearance requirements
- Fast-paced aerospace engineering environment supporting military aircraft programs
- Collaborative work alongside engineering, production, quality, and program management teams
- Occasional travel may be required
- Overtime may be required to support program schedules and customer commitments
This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced military aviation programs supporting critical national defense initiatives. You'll work alongside experienced engineering professionals on complex aircraft integration projects while gaining exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
Whether you're an experienced aerospace electrical engineer or an early-career professional looking to grow, this role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills while supporting meaningful, mission-critical work.
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial organizations throughout the United States. We connect skilled professionals with high-impact opportunities that support some of the nation's most advanced engineering and manufacturing programs.
If you're ready to advance your aerospace engineering career while supporting military aircraft integration and national defense programs, apply today to join STS Technical Services in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
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