Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Invariant Corporation is a small company with a highly qualified technical staff that takes pride in providing quality services to our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, profit sharing, and health/dental insurance. We have the following position available in our Huntsville office:

Electrical Engineer

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Invariant Corporation is seeking a talented and motivatedelectrical engineer who is experienced in design, development, integration, and test of electronic designs. This position demands a seasoned leader capable of establishing engineering processes and driving technical excellence. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering roles, including system integration, verification testing, and circuit/cable/harness design for rugged military environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to validate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and support deployment of mission-critical defense systems.

Duties Include :

• Oversee the design, development, and testing of PCBs and FPGA-based systems ensuring project milestones are met on time and within budget
• Support hardware/system integration efforts, working closely with design engineers and program teams.
• Participate in failure analysis, root cause determination, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical and systems engineering to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Design and review cable and harness assemblies for use in military systems, including proper shielding, grounding, and connector selection.
• Develop, implement, and optimize engineering processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent quality and reliability.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations for PCB and FPGA-related projects.
• Act as a key advisor on electronic design and system integration challenges.
• 3 phase 115/208/277/480 VAC cable assembly design and implementation/installation.
• PLC cable assembly design and implementation/installation.
• Root cause failure analysis and corrective action procedures and documentation.
• Electrical wiring diagrams and work instructions.
• Familiarity with lab test environment and equipment such as, but not limited to DMMs, oscilloscopes, function/pulse generators, power supplies and spectrum analyzers.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• At least 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering roles supporting DoD or aerospace systems.
• Proficiency with NFPA 70/NEC, ASME Y14.100 and generating detailed documentation of cable assemblies and electromechanical equipment, including test set and breakout boxes.
• Demonstrated experience with verification testing to MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-810, and similar specifications.
• Hands-on experience with system integration and test at the platform or subsystem level.
• Working knowledge of circuit, cable, and harness design, including familiarity with drawings, wire selection, shielding, military connectors, circuit theory, signal processing, and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in test instrumentation, data acquisition, and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Altium, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite and Document Management Systems (EDMS)
• Excellent verbal and written skills for cross-functional coordination within engineering.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot data inaccuracies and process bottlenecks.
• Experience with government programs, projects, or platforms.
• Support customer data administration by ensuring accuracy of Manufacturer Lists (AML), Bills of Materials (BOM), and complex Engineering Change Orders (ECO) into PLM systems.
• Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics) and understanding of how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., operations, logistics, business).

Requires ability to:

• Work well in a small, fast-paced and mission-driven environmentwith co-workers, management, and customers
• Work independently or in collaboration with other engineers, designers and configuration management.
• Open to continuous improvement. Comfortable with challenging the status quo while maintaining team synergy working towards a common goal.

Work Environment:

• Office environment or remote work.
• Vision to read printed materials and/or computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate is required.

This position is expected to be performed only in the state of Alabama.

Subject to the provisions of Code of Alabama 40-18-370, the Company shall give good faith consideration to Alabama residents for employment at the Project.

Invariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Invariant is a drug-free workplace.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Invariant is a 100% employee owned, non-traditional defense contractor providing advanced engineering solutions to support national defense, homeland security, and law enforcement. We are ISO 9001 certified with secure facilities, labs, and high bay space performing advanced manufacturing, integration, assembly, and testing of mission critical systems. Join a team where innovation fuels impact. At Invariant, every voice contributes, and every employee-owner shares in the success of our mission to protect those who protect us. We’re home to engineers, developers, and specialists—web builders of mission-critical systems, united by purpose and driven by pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, your work doesn’t just power national defense—it helps power your future. Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore our current openings and discover how you can make a lasting impact while building ownership in everything you help create.

Company Description

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Invariant is a 100% employee owned, non-traditional defense contractor providing advanced engineering solutions to support national defense, homeland security, and law enforcement. We are ISO 9001 certified with secure facilities, labs, and high bay space performing advanced manufacturing, integration, assembly, and testing of mission critical systems. Join a team where innovation fuels impact. At Invariant, every voice contributes, and every employee-owner shares in the success of our mission to protect those who protect us. We’re home to engineers, developers, and specialists—web builders of mission-critical systems, united by purpose and driven by pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, your work doesn’t just power national defense—it helps power your future. Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore our current openings and discover how you can make a lasting impact while building ownership in everything you help create.