Job Title: Electrical Systems Engineer I

Job Description

The Electrical Systems Engineer I supports the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced electrical power generation systems and components for commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. This safety-sensitive role focuses on products such as power inverters, transformer rectifiers, and generator control units, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal standards. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to promote innovation, reliability, and optimized performance in all electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electrical power generation systems and components for commercial and military aircraft, including power inverters, transformer rectifiers, and generator control units.
• Contribute to the integration and testing of electrical systems to ensure reliable performance in fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft applications.
• Assist in creating and reviewing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts for new and existing designs.
• Perform circuit card design activities and support component-level troubleshooting to identify and resolve design or manufacturing issues.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters and voltmeters to troubleshoot, debug, and verify electrical circuits and power supplies.
• Support PCB troubleshooting, repair, and rework activities in collaboration with technicians and design engineers.
• Apply high-voltage and power electronics principles to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant electrical designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure proper system-level integration of electrical components.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal engineering standards for a regulated environment.
• Assist technicians, design engineers, and external customers with electrical engineering expertise and problem resolution in an FAA Part 145 repair station setting.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance reliability, performance, and manufacturability of electrical systems and assemblies.
• Document test results, troubleshooting findings, and design changes clearly and accurately to support traceability and audits.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic or electrical engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics design, manufacturing, and assembly in a regulated field.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft electrical systems.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, including power electronics and power supply design.
• Proficiency in reading and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PCB design, PCB layout, and PCB troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits.
• Skilled in using test equipment such as multimeters and voltmeters for troubleshooting and debug.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems and associated safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and systems engineers.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience working in regulated environments such as aviation, aerospace, or similar industries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW or similar tools for test automation or data acquisition.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 145 repair station operations or other audited, safety-sensitive environments.
• Background in supporting both commercial and military aircraft programs.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technicians, engineers, and external customers.
• Strong documentation skills for design, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

Why Work Here?

You join a highly regarded aviation organization where contractors often transition into long-term roles, providing a pathway to career stability and growth. The company offers a competitive pay structure tied to performance, recognizing and rewarding strong contributions. You receive paid time off accrual and paid holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance. You work alongside experienced professionals in a specialized aviation environment, gaining exposure to advanced aircraft systems and regulated industry practices that can significantly enhance your expertise and career trajectory.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite in an FAA Part 145 repair station, operating in an audited, safety-sensitive environment focused on high standards of quality and compliance. You work on a 12-month contract with the potential to extend longer term, collaborating with a team of around 100 people, including technicians, design engineers, and external customers. The facility centers on electrical power generation systems for aircraft, using standard electronic lab equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and other diagnostic tools to support testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and adherence to regulatory requirements in all daily operations.

This is a Contract position based out of Twinsburg, OH.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Twinsburg,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.