Lead Electrical Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA
Huntsville, Alabama
Full-Time
$155,000
HybridManager
Were ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group57,000+ engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
ALTEN Technology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join one of our top client's Kinetic Effectors Group. This role will support the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for the Next Generation Counter Uncrewed Aerial System Missile (NGCM) in support of national defense objectives. This is a hands-on, mid-career engineering role focused on embedded electronics, power systems, avionics, and missile subsystem integration and associated testing. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a mission-critical environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and test electrical hardware for missile components including power distribution, control electronics, telemetry, and interface circuits.
Develop and manage electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies.
Support component selection and procurement, ensuring conformance with military and environmental standards.
Conduct design verification, validation, and hardware troubleshooting during lab, ground, and flight tests.
Collaborate with systems engineers to define and implement electrical interfaces, requirements, and ICDs.
Assist in EMI/EMC compliance testing and environmental qualification (e.g., vibration, thermal, shock).
Support integration and test activities in lab and field environments, including missile checkout procedures.
Document engineering work through detailed drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control systems.
Assist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning
Develop engineering labor and material estimates
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.