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Electrical Design Engineer – F/A-18 Lab Support

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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$125,000 - $150,000
Aerospace and Aviation
Hazelwood, MO (On-Site/Office)

Electrical Design Engineer – F/A-18 Lab Support
Location: 100% Onsite | Hazelwood, MO
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship + Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (required before start)

Overview
We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Electrical Design Engineer to join the Flight Simulation Labs team supporting U.S. Navy Operational Training Centers (OTCs) for the F/A-18 program. This hands-on, lab-based role involves the design, integration, and lifecycle management of electrical hardware within simulation environments.
In addition to strong technical capabilities, we’re seeking someone who can bring a fresh perspective and help navigate and evolve team culture, working effectively alongside highly experienced (and at times, change-resistant) peers.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and support electrical systems and COTS component integration for simulation benches (OTCs)
• Execute the full product lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, test procedures, implementation, and maintenance
• Work with PC cards, resistors, transistors, cockpit hardware, and other simulation system components (Note: no circuit-level design)
• Maintain lab hardware inventory and manage spare parts
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, systems)
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with design requirements
• Influence lab operations and team culture to promote collaboration and innovation

About the Team
You will join a team supporting F-15, F-18, and T-7A platforms. This role focuses on the F/A-18 OTC effort for the U.S. Navy. The team includes both employees and contractors, working to modernize its approach to collaboration and engineering workflows.

Basic Qualifications (Required)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance prior to start
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry
• 5+ years of relevant work experience (or equivalent: Master’s + 3 years or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with:
○ Avionics, electrical systems, or mission system integration
○ Lab-based or simulation environments
○ Agile development practices and tools like JIRA
○ Project management and cross-functional team leadership

Why You Should Apply
• Work on cutting-edge training platforms for naval aviation
• Be hands-on with lab-based, hardware-rich simulation systems
• Make an impact beyond engineering—help evolve team culture
Engage in a collaborative, forward-thinking defense environment
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