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Electrical Dsgn Spec Sr
Job Description
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Employment Type: Contract | Hours: 40 hrs/week
Pay Range: $51.75 per hour
Perks & Benefits: Hybrid work schedule, hands-on design experience, professional development opportunities
About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Design Specialist, you will design, draft, and validate electrical and mechanical aspects of electrical/electronic equipment for military ground vehicles. You will create wiring harnesses, layout drawings, schematic diagrams, and line replaceable unit (LRU) chassis and housing designs. This role requires translating concepts into production-ready designs while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and suitability for configuration management.
Key Responsibilities
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Design wiring harnesses, perform layout drawings, and check schematic diagrams.
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Create wiring diagrams from schematics and vice versa.
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Perform overall LRU chassis and housing design, including system packaging.
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Select components including electrical connectors, wire, shielding, terminal lugs, and accessories.
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Ensure design outputs are suitable for entry into data management and configuration control.
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Develop product specifications, models, simulations, technical data packages, and integration/verification procedures.
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Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide clear technical documentation.
Required Qualifications
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Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 9+ years of experience;or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of experience.
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Minimum 2 years experience generating drawings using Creo Pro-Cable.
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Expertise in CAD drafting/modeling, electrical/electronic systems, and wiring harness design.
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Knowledge of MIL-STD-100, ANSI Y14.5/14.41, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
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Experience with Siemens Capital Harness logical data routing.
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Proficiency in Visio Technical for wiring schematics.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and team-working skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Familiarity with military electrical connectors, cabling specifications, and electro-mechanical engineering tools.
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Experience with system packaging, verification, and validation of simple sub-systems.
Additional Details
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Hybrid work schedule: 3 days on-site per week in Sterling Heights, MI.
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Opportunity to work on complex military ground vehicle electrical systems.
Why Join CPI
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Work on cutting-edge defense technology supporting military vehicle systems.
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Collaborate with expert engineering teams and gain hands-on design experience.
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Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a structured contract environment.
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Competitive pay with meaningful work impacting national security.
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
No Subcontract Requirement
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.