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Electrical Design Engineer

Ontic
Creedmoor, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Electrical Design Engineer

Ontic is seeking a motivated and technically driven Electrical Design Engineer to join our Sustainment and Design Engineering team in Creedmoor, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work across both legacy aerospace products and new product development, supporting critical commercial and defense aerospace programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to solve complex technical challenges while contributing to the continued growth and success of our organization.

What You Will Be Doing

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Engineering Support

  • Support new product design and development activities, including EEE component selection, circuit board design, and system integration.
  • Develop and implement electrical obsolescence management and mitigation strategies for legacy products.
  • Participate in enterprise counterfeit parts prevention and mitigation initiatives.
  • Design, develop, and validate test methods, test equipment, and acceptance test procedures.
  • Support design reviews and technical assessments for both legacy and newly developed electronic systems.

Materials and Processes Engineering

  • Support the design and manufacture of printed wiring boards (PWBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electrical interconnect systems, and wire harness assemblies.
  • Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, material specifications, and engineering standards across legacy aerospace products.
  • Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Create, review, revise, and release engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Investigate and resolve nonconformances, production issues, and design-related challenges while supporting demanding production schedules.

Manufacturing and Supplier Support

  • Provide engineering support for the manufacture and assembly of wire harnesses, electrical panels, shelves, and related aerospace hardware.
  • Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to interpret, refine, and improve process specifications and work instructions.
  • Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations to identify corrective and preventive actions.
  • Resolve manufacturing, production, and obsolescence-related issues affecting product performance, quality, and delivery.

Required

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering or a closely related technical field.
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and creating engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment.

Preferred

  • Aerospace industry experience supporting commercial and/or defense programs.
  • Experience with analog and digital electronics design.
  • Experience with PCB design, wire harness design, and electrical interconnect systems.
  • Experience using Altium Designer, LabVIEW, or similar electrical design software.
  • Experience using Solidworks 3D modeling software
  • Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automated test systems.
  • Familiarity with obsolescence management, counterfeit parts prevention, and aerospace industry standards.

Compensation Pay Range

95k-120k

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