F/A-18 Systems Electrical Design Engineer 4

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a F/A-18 Systems Electrical Design Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Berkeley, MO.

100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Ability to obtain security clearance is required for this position.
o 9+ years of work-related experience with Bachelor's OR 7+ years of work-related experience with Masters OR 4+ years with a PhD.
o 5+ years' experience developing wiring harnesses designs using Siemens Mentor Graphics.
o Familiarity with hardware-software airplane level integration and troubleshooting.
o Knowledge of electrical engineering and scientific principles; the ability to apply this knowledge to develop, design, analyze, test, integrate, and validate solutions for wire harness and interconnect systems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client seeking a Senior (Level 4) F/A-18 Systems Electrical Design Engineer to design System Wiring Diagrams and on the F/A-18 in support of current production and future retrofit programs for our team located in Berkeley, MO.

This position reports to the Electrical Platforms Systems manager under the Air Dominance division. This position requires someone that is inspiring and self-motivated with exceptional people skills and leadership abilities. F/A-18 Engineering is a people first, customer focused organization and the ability to build strong customer relationships while driving execution is a must.

Looking for a dynamic person that is ready to take on challenging work and provide guidance and support to the team. This role requires working closely with F/A-18 Retrofit, United States Navy and with other Client teams in the F/A-18 Sustainment Engineering and Support Systems teams. Areas of execution will include designing the wiring bundles for the F/A-18 E/F/G airplane models to support production and retrofit changes, mentor less experienced wire design engineers, and work with internal and external teams.

o Communicating across various teams and functions, fostering collaboration and building consensus.
o Mentor less experienced wire design engineers.
o Develop System Wire Diagrams for F/A-18 production and retrofit projects in Siemens Mentor Graphics.
o Working in a team environment and under minimal direction.
o Functional engineering, integration, and issue resolution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o 7+ years' experience developing wiring harnesses designs using Siemens Mentor Graphics.
o 7+ years' experience in airplane level subsystems development and integration and troubleshooting.
o Familiarity with USN Technical Orders.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL:
Domestic & International travel: Potential for very minimal travel. If international, it would be to India or South Korea.
 
Job Number: 216263
Job Location: Berkeley, MO
Rate: Up to $95.84 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 11/18/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Terry Jones
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: tjones@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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