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Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer

The Structures Company
2 days ago
On-site
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
$77.05 - $82.44 USD hourly

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.

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

  • Architects and writes PLC code from scratch.

  • Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical control systems.

  • Defines controls system requirements and develops detailed functional specifications.

  • Maintains and modifies existing LabVIEW systems for evolving customer needs.

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

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

  • Uses PLC platforms including Emerson, Allen-Bradley, and Phoenix Contact.

  • Uses common test equipment such as DAQs, sensors, oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure scanners, and DEWEsoft.

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.

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

  • Experience architecting and writing code from scratch.

  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical control systems.

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

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

  • Experience using SQL to structure and query databases.

  • Experience with common test equipment such as DAQs, sensors, oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure scanners, and DEWEsoft.

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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