Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer

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:

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 1st shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Architects, develops, and tests PLC programs for new and existing equipment using best practices and guidelines.

• Provides technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.

• Defines controls system requirements and develops detailed functional specifications.

• Maintains and modifies existing LabVIEW systems to meet evolving customer needs.

• Leads implementation and testing of new systems including troubleshooting of code, electrical, and mechanical issues.

• Performs PLC programming with multiple hardware platforms including Emerson, Allen-Bradley, and Phoenix Contact.

• Writes code using an object-oriented approach utilizing function blocks or add-on instructions.

• Architects and writes code from scratch for control systems.

• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical control systems.

• Uses LabVIEW, VeriStand, Python, and .NET for control system development and testing.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 6+ years of PLC programming experience with multiple hardware platforms including Emerson, Allen-Bradley, and Phoenix Contact.

• Must demonstrate ability to write code using an object-oriented approach utilizing function blocks or add-on instructions.

• Must have experience architecting and writing code from scratch.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical control systems.

• 6+ years of experience with LabVIEW, VeriStand, Python, and .NET.

• Proven ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment.

• Knowledge of software configuration tools such as Git or TeamCenter.

• 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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