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Electrical Engineer

Wright Electric
Ballston Spa, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026

Wright Electric Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company developing innovative power technologies to support the global energy transition. Focused on aircraft electrification, lightweight power generation, and next-generation batteries, our solutions provide a revolutionary improvement in power- and energy-density for electric systems. Since 2016, Wright has worked with NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, and commercial partners to bring our innovations to life.

Wright is looking for an Electrical Engineer I with 2 years of experience to be part of a growing R&D team. This is a hands-on position to rapidly prototype power electronic and control systems for motor and generator applications. Requirements for this position include:

Required:

  • Minimum 2 years of professional electrical engineering experience is required
  • Experience with prototype and product development
  • Experience with supporting testing and test-plan development
  • Experience with identifying and sourcing components to realize a design
  • Ability to work with and engage team members across departments
  • Capable of owning tasks from beginning to end

Desired

  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred
  • Experience with motors, drives, and power electronics
  • Experience with aircraft and aerospace systems
  • Experience with generators and micro-grids
  • Experience with embedded firmware development
  • Experience with Matlab & Simulink (Simscape Electrical, Embedded Coder, etc.)
  • Experience with CANBUS development

Location:

Malta, NY. On-site presence is required.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Number of years of experience

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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