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Electrical System Design Engineer

TAD PGS, Inc.

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Compensation
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Location
Huntsville, AL
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

TAD PGS is seeking an Electrical System Design Engineer for a contract-to-hire position in the Huntsville, Alabama area. The engineer will join a multidisciplinary team developing solutions to complex engineering challenges. The role focuses on electrical system architecture and design, hardware verification, and system integration. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hardware System Design, requiredHardware Testing, requiredTechnical Problem Solving, requiredRoot Cause Analysis, requiredTeam Collaboration, requiredCommunication, requiredDiagram Interpretation, requiredCable Design, requiredCircuit Fundamentals, requiredLaboratory Instrumentation, requiredTest Equipment, requiredDebugging, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTechnical Team Leadership, nice to haveIPC/WHMA-a-620, nice to haveIPC J-STD-001, nice to haveMilitary Hardware Design, nice to haveAerospace Systems Design, nice to haveCable Production Support, nice to haveHigh-Power Applications, nice to haveAS50881 NASA Derating Standard, nice to haveSolidWorks Electrical, nice to haveCreo Schematic, nice to haveDraftSight, nice to haveMicrosoft Visio, nice to haveSpecial Test Equipment Design, nice to haveHigh-Power AC Distribution, nice to haveGenerator Systems, nice to haveUPS Systems, nice to haveTransformers, nice to haveCircuit Protection, nice to haveControl Panel Design, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Equivalent, required4+ Years Hardware System Design and Test, requiredUS Citizenship, requiredAbility to Obtain Secret Clearance, requiredNorth Alabama Residency or Relocation, required

Full job description

We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for anElectrical System Design Engineerto join a leading Company located in theHuntsville, ALsurrounding area.

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location . The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Job Responsibilities:

  • System-level electrical architecture and design.

  • Creation of block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings.

  • Component selection and derating activities.

  • New hardware design verification testing.

  • Support system-level integration activities.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

  • Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.

  • Candidate must have 4+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation.

  • Candidate must have experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis.

  • Candidate must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

  • Candidate must have the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.

  • Candidate must have cable design experience.

  • Candidate must have proven understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components.

  • Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.

  • Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

  • Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama , AL area.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with leading small to mid-sized technical teams.

  • Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 class 3 and IPC J-STD-001 Standards.

  • Electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems.

  • Experience supporting cable production.

  • Experience with high-power applications.

  • Familiarity with AS50881 NASA Derating Standard.

  • Cable design experience using SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, Draftsight, or Microsoft Visio.

  • Experience with special test equipment design/architecture to facilitate production testing of MIL-rated components.

  • Experience designing high-power AC electrical distribution systems including generators, UPS systems, transformers, circuit protection, and custom control panels.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

How this job compares

Set against the 3,102 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Alabama median$109–187K/yr41 salary ranges
  • US median$25–34/hr266 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Alabama and 3,102 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,180 postings).
Education
1,410 of the 3,102 open Electrical Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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