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Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Granite Bay, CA 95661

Posted: 12/08/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31259 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports
  • Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), avionics, subsystem and aircraft-level testing
  • Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands-on testing
  • Working in conjunction with Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements
  • Supporting flight test planning, aircraft preparation, and test execution at government test ranges
  • Developing system architectures for new and existing systems
  • Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
  • Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation and performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work
  • Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
  • Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
  • 11-20 years of industry experience
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher
  • Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
  • Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
  • Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must
  • Hands-on integration & test experience with aircraft systems and/or subsystems is a must
  • Demonstrated testing best practices including but not limited to managing test configurations, adhering to safety and training procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Oklahoma City, OK.
  • Pay Rate Range: $70-100/hr.
  • U.S. Citizen Required (Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher).

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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