JOB TITLE: Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ
PAY RATE: $77.05-82.44/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
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Shift: 1st shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Architects, develops, and tests PLC programs for new and existing equipment using best practices and guidelines.
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Provides technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.
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Defines controls system requirements and develops detailed functional specifications.
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Maintains and modifies existing LabVIEW systems to meet evolving customer needs.
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Leads implementation and testing of new systems including troubleshooting of code, electrical, and mechanical issues.
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Performs PLC programming with multiple hardware platforms including Emerson, Allen-Bradley, and Phoenix Contact.
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Writes code using an object-oriented approach utilizing function blocks or add-on instructions.
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Architects and writes code from scratch for control systems.
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Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical control systems.
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Uses LabVIEW, VeriStand, Python, and .NET for control system development and testing.
Requirements:
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Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
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BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
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6+ years of PLC programming experience with multiple hardware platforms including Emerson, Allen-Bradley, and Phoenix Contact.
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Must demonstrate ability to write code using an object-oriented approach utilizing function blocks or add-on instructions.
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Must have experience architecting and writing code from scratch.
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Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical control systems.
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6+ years of experience with LabVIEW, VeriStand, Python, and .NET.
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Proven ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment.
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Knowledge of software configuration tools such as Git or TeamCenter.
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Experience using SQL to structure and query databases.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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