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Senior Electrical Engineer

United Protective Technologies, Llc.
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026

Description:

A Senior level Electrical Engineer at UPT will have a strong understanding of embedded system development and will have the ability to take a design from concept to production by working with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers and cross functional teams.  


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, analyze, bench test, and document products, systems or subsystems from concept, through prototype, to final production  
  • Responsible for driving technology development and project completion on time and budget
  • Take ownership of technical projects, managing them independently and guiding them through to completion
  • Review and interpret customer requirements, then develop robust, cost-effective designs to meet or exceed them
  • Provide reliable cost and schedule estimates for design assignments
  • Document detailed component and subsystem specifications, as well as material requirements
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, systems engineering, program management) to ensure cohesive system-level integration and successful project execution
  • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with senior management, the design team, and customers as required
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and assistance to other engineers and support staff
  • Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and specifications
  • Adhere to all company safety protocols, including use of appropriate PPE where required 


Skills/Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizen (required)
  • Demonstrated track record of leading and delivering complex design projects from concept to production
  • Extensive hands-on experience with bench-level tasks, debugging, and system-level testing
  • Strong technical analytical skills and great attention to detail
  • Proven ability to self-manage project tasks and meet schedule and budget constraints
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, technical writing, documentation, and clear communication with team members and stakeholders (examples upon request)
  • Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and teamwork, ability to mentor and support junior engineers
  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks or projects concurrently
  • Must pass background check and drug screening 


Desired Qualifications:

  • Working practical knowledge of AS9100
  • Able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
  • Experience with motor power system design and development
  • Experience in the defense or aerospace industries
  • Practical knowledge of designing to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-704


Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of study
  • Master’s degree preferred

 

 

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