Electrical Engineer V/VI - EWIS

The role

Lead the design, development and production support of electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for Zone 5 UAS and air-launched weapon platforms. Own the harness architecture from schematic through installation and mentor other engineers in EWIS practices.

What you will do

• Define and own wiring interconnect architecture, including wire and connector selection, routing, shielding and bonding/grounding
• Create and maintain wire lists, pin-outs, schematics, harness drawings and formboard layouts using electrical CAD tools
• Route harnesses in 3D models with Mechanical Engineering and define clamping and installation clearance
• Ensure designs meet SAE AS50881 and applicable military specifications
• Serve as primary engineering interface to harness manufacturing; resolve build issues and support Material Review Board activities
• Drive designs that reduce build time, rework and cost while keeping reliability
• Define harness acceptance tests (continuity, hi-pot, insulation resistance) and support qualification testing
• Partner with EMI/EMC engineering on shielding, filtering and grounding to meet MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464
• Maintain EWIS documentation under configuration control and drive engineering change orders
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians in EWIS design and harness fabrication

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft, missile or aerospace wiring and harness design, with significant production support experience
• Expert knowledge of SAE AS50881 and military wire, cable and connector specifications (e.g., M22759, M27500, MIL-DTL-38999)
• Proficiency with electrical and harness CAD tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, Siemens Capital, or Zuken E3.series)
• Strong understanding of power distribution, signal integrity, shielding and bonding/grounding
• Proven ability to close nonconformance issues and drive corrective action in production
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations

Nice to have

• Experience with weapon and store interfaces (e.g., MIL-STD-1760) and avionics data buses (MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet)
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards
• Familiarity with DO-160 and MIL-STD-704
• Experience transitioning designs from prototype to rate production
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life and more benefit options
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Before you apply

• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (E-Verify used)
• Active U.S. security clearance preferred, or ability to obtain one

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the United States and its allies. It is a federal contractor.