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CoAspire · 1 day ago

Junior Electrical Engineer

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

CoAspire is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. The Junior Electrical Engineer will work on the production floor to optimize electrical and avionics assembly processes, focusing on cost reduction and design improvements for weapon systems while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInternet of Things

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Matt Fisher

Responsibilities

Support and contribute to electrical/avionics Design-for-Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews and value engineering initiatives to simplify harness designs, standardize connectors and components, reduce wire count/routing complexity, and minimize CCA variants

Identify and qualify lower-cost alternative connectors, cables, CCAs, power supplies, RF components, and electronics (COTS/mil-spec) that meet form/fit/function, EMI/EMC, environmental, and ITAR requirements while achieving cost savings

Optimize electrical assembly sequences, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and test procedures to cut assembly and test time, reduce labor hours, and improve first-pass yield on the production line

Perform root-cause analysis on electrical production issues (harness fit/routing, continuity failures, EMI problems, non-conformances, rework) and implement corrective actions, including ECNs and schematic/redline updates

Collaborate with supply chain and suppliers on make-vs-buy decisions for harnesses/CCAs, vendor qualifications, obsolescence management, and long-term agreements to secure cost-effective, reliable sources

Support and maintain electrical manufacturing bills of materials (MBOMs), cable drawings, schematics, and test documentation in the ERP/PLM system

Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analyses for electrical assembly and test stations

Ensure all changes comply with AS9100D and all company and customer requirements

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectronics ManufacturingCost ReductionPLM/ERP SystemsSchematic ReadingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

0-8 years of hands-on electrical/electronics manufacturing or production engineering experience in aerospace/defense

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Experience of cost-reduction and assembly/test time improvement programs (e.g., harness simplification, connector standardization, CCA redesign-for-cost, COTS insertion)

Ability to read and redline schematics, harness drawings, and PCB layouts; experienced releasing ECNs in PLM/ERP environments (e.g., Windchill)

U.S. citizenship and current Secret clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain one)

Excellent communication and floor presence; comfortable presenting data-driven recommendations to leadership and suppliers

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Knowledge of military-grade and/or COTS connectors, cable/harness fabrication (IPC/WHMA-A-620), RF/coaxial assemblies, power distribution, and EMI shielding techniques

Familiarity with electrical manufacturing processes including crimping, soldering, automated wire processing, conformal coating, and functional/ESS testing