Hardware Electronics Engineer - Vetronics

Job Title : Hardware Electronics Engineer

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• Vetronics Job Location : Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Onsite Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred) 8+ years of experience in defense or aerospace electrical engineering Proven experience designing and testing electronics for military ground vehicles Job Description : Seeking experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to lead the electrical, electronics, and hardware design, development, and integration of advanced electronic subsystems for U.S.

military ground vehicles.

This position requires deep technical knowledge in vetronics, embedded systems, and rigorous testing to meet Department of Defense (DoD) standards.

Key Responsibilities : Design, develop, and integrate ruggedized electronic subsystems for military platforms, including : Fire control systems Turret drives Targeting / sighting systems Power distribution units High Voltage, High Power Electrical Harness knowledge Support field testing, platform integration, and system-level verification across multiple DoD programs.

Perform schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB layout using Altium Designer, OrCAD, and SPICE.

Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits with a focus on high-reliability, mission-critical applications.

Develop embedded systems using microcontrollers (e.g., PIC, HC12) and DC-DC power conversion circuits.

Implement and troubleshoot military communication protocols including : CAN Bus RS-422 / 485 MIL-STD-1553 Conduct environmental and qualification testing to military standards such as : DO-160 MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-461 Support hardware / software integration, FMECA analysis, and first article, functional, and qualification testing in a system integration lab environment.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).

8+ years of experience in defense or aerospace electrical engineering.

Proven experience designing and testing electronics for military ground vehicles.

Proficient in analog / digital / mixed-signal circuit design, embedded systems (PIC, HC12), PCB tools (Altium, OrCAD, SPICE), and communication protocols (CAN Bus, RS-422 / 485, MIL-STD-1553).

Hands-on experience with hardware / software integration, system verification, and environmental testing to DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 standards; eligible for Secret Clearance.

Key Skills : BS degree Electrical Engineering, DOD background, Electronics and Hardware design, power distribution and / or power generation experience.

Not interested in candidates that just have automotive background.

Working Knowledge of : Digital, analog, low / high-voltage power, computing bus architecture and RF (radios, GPS, …).

Mechatronics, electrical hardware, vetronics, electrical harnesses, routing and distribution, and electrical vehicle engineering and integration principles.

3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future