Electrical Design Engineer – F/A-18 Lab Support with Security Clearance - Beacon Hill : Job Details

Electrical Design Engineer – F/A-18 Lab SupportLocation: 100% Onsite | Hazelwood, MOClearance: U.S. Citizenship + Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (required before start) OverviewWe 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 TeamYou 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. Basic Qualifications (Required) • U.S. Citizenship • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance prior to start • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry • 5+ years of relevant work experience (or equivalent: Master's + 3 years or PhD) Preferred Qualifications • Degree in Electrical Engineering • Experience with: ○ Avionics, electrical systems, or mission system integration ○ Lab-based or simulation environments ○ Agile development practices and tools like JIRA ○ Project management and cross-functional team leadership Why You Should Apply • Work on cutting-edge training platforms for naval aviation • Be hands-on with lab-based, hardware-rich simulation systems • Make an impact beyond engineering—help evolve team cultureEngage in a collaborative, forward-thinking defense environment