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This role serves as the technical lead for a small team of 2-6 electrical engineers and technicians while remaining primarily focused on hands-on engineering work.\nIn this role, you will create and review wiring schematics and layouts, select and integrate electrical components, support assembly and testing efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration. The majority of your time will be spent performing electrical engineering activities, with a smaller portion dedicated to mentoring team members, coordinating technical priorities, and approving timesheets. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on mission-critical projects while helping develop a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.\nThe posted compensation range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the stated range based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized expertise, geographic considerations, market conditions, and alignment with internal compensation structures and government contracting requirements.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nDesign and review wiring schematics, harness layouts, and electrical system architectures.\nSelect appropriate connectors, wiring, and electrical components based on project requirements, including voltage, current, and environmental considerations.\nSupport the assembly, integration, and testing of electrical enclosures and systems, ensuring proper grounding, shielding, and compliance with engineering standards.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems into larger assemblies and support overall system-level development efforts.\nPerform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and modifications to existing electrical systems and hardware.\nDocument designs, assemblies, analyses, and test results in accordance with engineering standards and company procedures.\nSupport prototyping, qualification testing, production, and sustainment activities while adhering to safety protocols and quality requirements.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of 2-6 electrical engineers and technicians.\nReview engineering work products to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements, as needed.\nPerform limited administrative responsibilities, including timesheet approval, employee development discussions, and performance feedback.\nPromote engineering best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives within the electrical engineering team.\nBasic Qualifications:\nCandidate must possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.\nCandidate must have 8+ years of Electrical Engineering experience. 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