Electrical Engineer
The Electrical Engineer at Confidential Client supports the design, development, testing, and optimization of electronic products for aerospace, space, and defense applications. This role involves working closely with the Lead Electrical Engineer across the full product lifecycle, including schematic capture, PCB design, circuit analysis, prototyping, and environmental testing, offering opportunities for early-career engineers to gain broad hands-on experience in a collaborative, mission-critical environment.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client (a growing aerospace & defense organization) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team in Colorado Springs, CO. This onsite role supports electrical design, PCB development, circuit analysis, prototyping, testing, and product qualification for space and defense applications. Early-career engineers and recent graduates with hands-on project experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in electrical design and development across current and future products in collaboration with the Lead Electrical Engineer
- Develop and review analog and digital circuit schematics for accuracy and performance
- Support PCB design and layout: component placement, signal routing, and DFM considerations
- Participate in firmware integration work as required by product requirements
- Select and qualify electronic components, including parts for space applications
- Perform circuit analysis, SPICE simulation, and hands-on testing of analog/digital systems
- Support prototype assembly, soldering, troubleshooting, and validation testing
- Develop and maintain test procedures, fixtures, and documentation
- Assist with environmental and qualification testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI, stability)
- Document test results and write technical reports including worst-case and reliability analyses
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and help address customer technical questions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Solid foundation in analog and digital circuit design and analysis
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools via coursework, internships, or professional work
- Familiarity with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation methods
- Strong technical problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Interest in hands-on prototyping and working across the full product lifecycle
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Authorized to work on U.S. export‑controlled work: applicants must meet ITAR "U.S. person" requirements (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) as required by U.S. export control laws
Preferred Qualifications
- Firmware development experience
- FPGA familiarity (Verilog and/or VHDL)
- Experience with LabVIEW or automated test frameworks
- SPICE simulation experience or equivalent engineering analysis tools
- Experience with environmental testing, reliability analysis, or space qualification requirements
- Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or space-related engineering
- ~5 years of relevant experience is desirable but not required
Benefits & Culture
Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance options, employee assistance, retirement savings with matching, and professional development opportunities. The team values collaboration, ownership, flexible problem-solving, and opportunities for engineers to broaden their skills.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.
Notes & Compliance
- This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Employment for this position requires meeting U.S. export-control eligibility (ITAR) as noted above.
- Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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