Electrical Engineer (Journeyman)

Title: Electrical Engineer (Journeyman)
Status: Full-time, Onsite
Location: Dayton, OH
Relocation: Not available
Salary: Salary to be discussed with a Recruiter.
Bonus: Annual Reviews and Bonus Incentive Plans (BIPs)
Visa Support: Not available

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrical Engineer to support a critical defense program based in Dayton, OH. This is a hands-on role for someone ready to bridge digital designs into real-world applications, focused on electrical integration, environmental compliance, and system-level validation for flight-ready hardware.
You'll work across multiple disciplines, bringing deep technical knowledge to areas such as power distribution, wiring harness design, EMI/EMC compliance, and lab testing. This role is ideal for an engineer experienced in Department of Defense (DoD) programs and familiar with aerospace electrical standards.

• Hardware & Wiring Integration:
  Design and update electrical schematics, cable assemblies, and interface documentation for critical subsystems.
• Power Analysis:
  Conduct load calculations and apply proper circuit protection to meet stringent military power standards (MIL-STD-704/1275).
• Lab & Bench Testing:
  Assemble and troubleshoot hardware units, verify power systems, update firmware, and run instrumentation setups (oscilloscopes, analyzers).
• Environmental & EMI/EMC Readiness:
  Assist in qualification testing, including vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC per military standards (MIL-STD-810/461).
• Documentation & Configuration Management:
  Maintain up-to-date interface control documents, bills of material, and design changes within government-approved digital engineering tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Work with internal teams and external partners to resolve integration issues and support flight-readiness across product releases.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (due to security clearance requirements)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• High School Diploma + 15 years of directly related experience (5 years in DoD) OR BA/BS + 10 years of related experience (3 years in DoD)
• Proficient in MIL-STD-704/1275 (power) and MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC)
• Familiarity with aerospace wiring standards and connectors (e.g., 38999/26482, AS50881)
• Experience with E-CAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD)
• Skilled in lab-based testing and electrical fault isolation

Preferred Experience:

• Background in airborne networking, SATCOM, or crypto hardware
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments
• Experience with RMF documentation or safety-of-flight packages
• Wire harness certification (IPC/WHMA-620 or NASA-STD-8739)

Why Dayton?
Dayton offers a lower cost of living, vibrant nightlife, and access to excellent outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking, and biking trails. It's also home to a growing tech scene and offers a great quality of life for professionals in engineering and defense.