Senior Electrical Engineer at PCI Aviation

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

NI LabVIEW, NI CVI, NI TestStand, MATLAB, Python, C++, Data Acquisition Systems, PCB Design, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Electrical Hardware Engineering, Test Program Set Development, Aerospace Test Systems, Circuit Card Assembly Design, Technical Documentation, Logistics and Sustainment Analysis

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Aerospace & Defense Test Systems Clearance: Eligible for DoD Clearance About the Role We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in the design, development, and sustainment of complex electrical test systems for aerospace and defense applications. This position requires hands-on experience with Test Program Set (TPS) development, data acquisition system design, electrical hardware engineering, and DoD test equipment lifecycle support. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated history of leading multi-service engineering programs supporting the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps. If you excel in solving complex test engineering challenges, collaborating with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and developing mission-critical hardware and software solutions, this role is for you. The Senior Electrical Engineer will support several contracts and projects for PCI Aviation and will be 100% on-site. This position will report to the Vice President of Engineering. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and development of electrical hardware and software for advanced military test systems, including motor consoles, propulsion test systems, and specialized test stations. * Develop data acquisition systems, calibration procedures, automated test programs, and report-generation software for DoD platforms. * Create, integrate, and validate Test Program Sets (TPS) for aircraft, engine components, and electronic assemblies using NI CVI, NI LabVIEW, and NI TestStand environments. * Design cables, circuit card assemblies, and interface hardware for aerospace test stations. * Generate and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, requirements traceability matrices, calibration steps, and maintenance manuals. * Support engineering change control processes, configuration management, and contractual compliance across government programs. * Produce logistics and sustainment analyses such as Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), MTBF assessments, provisioning, and lifecycle planning. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and maintenance IPTs to plan supportability, updates, and long-term sustainment activities. Required Qualifications * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (ABET-accredited). * 20+ years of electrical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or automated test systems. * Expert-level proficiency with: * NI LabVIEW, NI CVI, NI TestStand * MATLAB, Python, C++ * Data acquisition systems and automated testing architectures * Demonstrated experience designing and validating test systems for: * Aircraft propulsion systems * Engine controller circuit cards * Missile subsystem support equipment * Combat vehicle electronics * Strong background in electrical design tools: * PCB123, ExpressPCB, OrCAD * AutoCAD, DraftSight, SolidWorks (2D) * Proven ability to analyze schematics, hardware breakdown structures, LRUs, and indenture levels for logistics and sustainment planning. Desired Skills & Experience * Hands-on experience with: * Jet Engine Test Instrumentation (JETI) systems * F-15, F-35 (JSF), and NAVAIR propulsion test equipment * ICBM support test systems * Marine Corps EMSS and Army Bradley IFV test programs PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of electrical hardware and software for advanced military test systems and propulsion stations. Create and validate Test Program Sets while managing technical documentation and lifecycle sustainment for DoD platforms.