Senior Electrical Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Electrical Engineer LOCATION: Irvine, CA Salary:$145,000–$185,000 annually DOE, plus annual bonus eligibility. We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. Job Details: Clearance: Must have legal authorization to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain required export authorization and DoD clearance. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; eligible for annual bonus. Qualifying Questions: Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary? Summary: Design and develop subsystem hardware and software for aircraft systems Define subsystem requirements and specifications Create schematics, engineering drawings, test plans/procedures, data reports, presentations, and work instructions Collaborate with mechanical, GNC, manufacturing, aerodynamics, procurement, quality assurance, and program management teams Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback Promote adherence to best practices and standard procedures Requirements: Must have legal authorization to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain required export authorization and DoD clearance. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of progressive experience Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering principles 7+ years of hands-on experience with electrical components and systems Ability to architect and design electrical and electromechanical systems Demonstrated troubleshooting, validation/testing, and system analysis experience Experience documenting designs and analyses through reports, presentations, and engineering drawings Experience with CAD tools such as Altium Strong communication and interpersonal skills Some travel required Work may occur in office, warehouse, and field environments Must be able to stand, climb, crouch, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs May involve moving equipment, climbing in/out of systems, crawling, and working outdoors Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing robotic and/or aircraft systems UAV experience highly desired Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and firmware/software Experience working in small to medium R&D teams Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing standards About Us: The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations. Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career to new heights—apply today! Engineers - #vij