Electrical Engineer

Description

Seeking a highly motivated Electrical and/or Computer Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and delivery of advanced defense systems for U.S. Department of Defense customers. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems at the intersection of hardware, embedded computing, and system integration.

• The successful candidate will contribute to the development and integration of electrical and electronic subsystems, embedded computing platforms, sensor interfaces, and hardware/software solutions.
• Responsibilities will include electrical and mechanical design and troubleshooting, embedded systems development, interface integration, system testing, and technical problem-solving across a range of advanced defense applications.
• The role will involve working with sensors, cameras, tracking systems, control electronics, processors, and associated hardware and software to ensure reliable operation at both subsystem and system levels.
• The engineer will collaborate closely with mechanical and software engineers, program managers, technicians, suppliers, customers, and our UK-based organization to develop solutions and resolve complex integration challenges.
• Candidates are not expected to be experts in every discipline. The Company is seeking an engineer with strong technical fundamentals, practical problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn unfamiliar technologies quickly.
• Experience with signal processing, computer vision, FPGA development, or real-time systems would be advantageous.
• This is a hands-on engineering position for a self-starter who takes ownership of technical challenges, works effectively across disciplines, and adapts to evolving program priorities.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to new technology development, customer system integration, and the continued growth of the Company's engineering capability.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Working as part of the Company engineering function with functional managers, Field and Technical Service Engineers.
• Working as part of the wider defense division engineering function, close aligned to engineering and research and development with UK division.
• Travel to customer sites both in the US and rest of the World with occasional work outside normal business hours as may be required from time to time.
• Working within a strict time, budgetary and quality framework.

Key Working Relationships:

• Engineering Manager
• Contracts Manager
• Program Manager
• Finance Manager
• Field/Technical Services Engineers
  

External

• UK Engineers
• Customer engineering teams
• Supplier engineering teams

• Perform the role of technical Electrical and/or Computer Engineer for specific projects, coordinating with the Engineering Manager.
• Support the design, development, integration, and testing of defense-related systems and products.
• Assist with electrical, optical, and software-related tasks as project needs require.
• Create and modify electrical/mechanical designs, CAD models, drawings, prototypes, and test fixtures.
• Investigate technical problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment in laboratory, production, field, and customer environments.
• Manage and maintain technical data and company proprietary information.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Document designs, test results, investigations, and recommended corrective actions.
• Travel to customer sites and the United Kingdom for technical support, testing, installation, and collaboration.
• Leverage knowledge and technical skills to influence business decisions and results from new designs to recurring production.
• Liaison with the relevant Design Authorities and System Engineering.
• Prepare appropriate Engineering Specifications, Test Specifications and other technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and problem solving to Technical Services Engineers.
  
• Maintain a good understanding of Remote Weapon Systems, Electro-Optic and other Sensor technologies, weapon control technologies and processing systems.
• Prepare and present data at Customer presentations and provide reports to Customers and Management as required.
• Ensure that technical activities comply with Company Health & Safety and Hazardous Material procedures.
• Comply with the Company Engineering and Quality Procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering (ECE), electrical engineering (EE), computer engineering or a related engineering field.
• 1-3 years of engineering or relevant experience.
• Recent graduates will be considered based on academic achievement, hands-on experience, application strength, and interview performance.
• Graduate degrees are encouraged.
• Experience with CAD, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, or technical problem investigation.
• Professional demeanour and ability to represent the company effectively.
• Willingness to work on-site in Rock Hill, SC, and travel domestically and internationally including to the UK.
• Must be eligible to work on U.S. defense programs and obtain any required security clearance, if applicable.

Essential Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage through competing projects and priorities efficiently with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Able to draft technical documents, interpret and improve technical drawings.
• Manage and coordinate technical documentation configuration management.
• Process orientated with a high degree of compliance bias.
• Communicate technical information to a range of customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Experience and confidence in managing risk and opportunity.
• A positive 'can do' approach with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• High level of computer literacy to include MS Office suite, Linux and Windows applications.
• Full Driving Licence to drive in the US and abroad.
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and team focused.

• Engineering/technical background in the military or defense industry.
• Quality and safety conscious.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate and lead and manage others.
  

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