Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Directly support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 & EA-18G Fleet Support Team (FST) at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California. This role involves applying engineering techniques to develop, design, modify, install, test, evaluate, and operate electrical and related systems for military weapon systems or associated support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, design, modify, install, test, evaluate, and operate electrical, electronic, avionics, mechanical, communications, stores, armament/ordnance, or related data processing systems for military weapon systems or associated support equipment or components.
• Develop engineering and Technical Directive (TD) change documentation, including Rapid Action Maintenance Engineering Change (RAMEC), Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Accessory Bulletin (AYB), Airframe Bulletin (AFB), Accessory Change (AYC), and Airframe Change (AFC) as required.
• Create TD instructions to implement proposed changes or upgrades to all Avionics and Electrical systems installed on F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft and other systems as directed.
• Include drawings, technical illustrations, and work package instructions for technical manuals and fleet documentation in engineering change documentation.
• Provide support on all phases of ongoing and upcoming Avionics and Electrical modification projects, including developing technical data packages, attending validations, verifications, and equipment installations, providing on-site support and reports, and overseeing Organizational and Depot Level related troubleshooting, testing, and installation issues.
• Document any deficiencies discovered and provide recommendations for improvement to resolve system integration issues, program construction, and modification of electronic equipment associated with F/A-18 aircraft to achieve sustainment of existing aircraft.

Essential Skills

• Electrical engineering
• Engineering change orders
• Aircraft systems knowledge
• Avionics electrical systems
• Flight control systems
• Electrical design
• Hardware engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of hands-on experience in an engineering position.
• BS degree in Engineering.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted at the Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California, within Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW). The role may involve attending validations, verifications, and equipment installations, providing on-site support, and overseeing troubleshooting, testing, and installation issues. The environment requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and may involve collaboration with various engineering teams.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santee,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $130,000 - $180,000