Junior Electrical Engineer

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffon Aerospace is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in Madison, Alabama. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to develop their skills in UAV electrical systems design, testing, and integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (recent graduates welcome)
0-2 years of professional experience in electrical engineering
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis, digital and analog electronics
Basic understanding of microcontrollers, embedded systems, or power electronics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations and able to access ITAR and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)

Nice To Haves

Internship or project experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV/robotics
Experience with embedded systems development or firmware integration
Familiarity with circuit design tools such as Altium, Eagle, KiCAD, or similar
Proficiency with standard electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators
Familiarity with power distribution systems and battery management
Knowledge of RF systems, antennas, or wireless communications
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other engineering analysis tools
Exposure to systems engineering processes or DoD standards
Coursework or projects involving flight control systems or avionics

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Support circuit board design, component selection, and schematic capture under guidance of senior engineers
Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting of prototype and production systems
Participate in system integration activities and support hardware-software interface development
Conduct analysis and validation testing to ensure designs meet specifications and requirements
Document design decisions, test results, and technical findings in accordance with engineering standards
Assist with preparation of technical documentation including test plans, specifications, and design reports
Support manufacturing engineering efforts including design for manufacturability reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and technicians