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Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer

Confidential Client•Aerospace & Defense
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$126,540
Robertson, Missouri
A Day Ago

The Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems for military aircraft training devices. This role involves translating system requirements into detailed hardware designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturability and compliance through testing and supplier coordination. The position requires onsite work in Hazelwood, MO, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

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Role summary

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Robertson, MO. This early-career role focuses on designing, documenting, testing, and supporting electrical systems used in high-fidelity aircraft crew simulators, visual systems, maintenance trainers, and the supporting computational and facility infrastructure. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Robertson, MO facility.


What You’ll Do

  • Analyze system requirements and translate them into practical electrical hardware solutions
  • Create harness and schematic drawings from system requirements
  • Define and document system interface specifications
  • Test, validate, and troubleshoot hardware to verify operational and functional requirements
  • Support supplier coordination and monitor supplier performance for system integration and compliance
  • Investigate and resolve issues across the product lifecycle for fielded hardware and software
  • Research emerging technologies for potential application to training systems

Minimum (Basic) Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent directly related to the role
  • Experience with design and analysis of basic electronic/electrical systems
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; ability to satisfy export control requirements (see Export Control section)
  • Ability to obtain an interim and/or final U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Siemens Capital Electrical Design Suite or similar schematic/harness design tools
  • Experience with power distribution, control systems, networking systems, or computational systems
  • Familiarity with data analysis of system data
  • Experience with test-driven development practices
  • Strong troubleshooting and supplier coordination skills

Security, Export Control & Eligibility

  • This role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance adjudication.
  • To comply with U.S. export control rules, a "U.S. Person" (per 22 C.F.R. §120.62) is required.
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy the Confidential Client’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation, Shift & Drug Testing

  • Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate eligibility.
  • This is a 1st shift, onsite role at the Robertson, MO facility.
  • Confidential Client maintains a drug-free workplace. Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing per company policy.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Summary pay range: $73,950 - $100,050 per year (actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, market and business considerations).
  • Confidential Client offers a Total Rewards package that typically includes competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance options, retirement savings plans, life/disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away — eligibility and options vary by location and hire date.

Key skills & attributes we’re looking for

  • Strong electrical fundamentals and hands-on design experience
  • Ability to convert requirements into manufacturable hardware designs
  • Good documentation and interface-specification skills
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, suppliers)
  • Problem-solver comfortable working across hardware/software lifecycle

Location

  • Job location: Robertson, MO (onsite)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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