Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer - Akron, OH

This position will prioritize design tasks, particularly during the transition of electronic components to updated, modern standards. Over time, responsibilities will expand to include integrations, troubleshooting, and ultimately implementing design modifications.

Design, develop, and test electrical systems and components for various applications

Design responsibilities include, but are not limited to: avionics design, power distribution design, hardware design, transformer design, etc.

Help select electrical design tools for long-term company use

Create and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications

Conduct feasibility studies and cost estimates for proposed projects

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control procedures

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electrical systems and components

Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and integrate them into existing and new systems

Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Design, develop, implement, verify and test of the Aerostat, Avionics, Mooring System and/or Ground System

Responsible for the design, development and implementation of engineering processes, methods and products

Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings to assess and guide development activities performed by development contractors

Conduct and support internal and customer design reviews

Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to meet design requirements

Perform technical review and assessment of concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces, and operation of Aerostat systems

Support production, testing and field operations in improving designs

Conducts testing, develops prototypes and verify/validate system and component performance to specifications

Document engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, technical manuals, disclosures and scientific discoveries

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVE:

Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering

Proficiency: reading, creating, documenting, and testing electrical drawings

Strong understanding of safety standards (MIL-STD, EMI, EMC, NEC)

PLUS:

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Broad understanding of DoD airborne and ground systems, hardware, software, operations, and their interdependence

Experience with specific Systems Engineering and integration applied to DoD airborne and ground systems

Engineering experience supporting radar or communications integrations for air or ground-based systems

Understand the effective and techniques to manage EMI

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $67.31/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Akron, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.