Electrical Design Engineer F / A-18 Lab Support

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.

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