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# Associate Electrical Designer - HyperRF Systems

- **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc.
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Altium Designer, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Visio, Technical Data Management Systems, Windchill, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpfc7w

## About the Role

+ Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, drafting/design technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

 + 2+ years' experience in cable/harness documentation, PCB support, or CAD drafting.

 + Proficiency in Microsoft Visio (for cable/harness diagrams).

 + Experience with Altium Designer (for schematic symbol and footprint creation).

 + Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena, Agile, Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar).

 + Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

 + Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable & harness standards and/or IPC PCB standards.

 + Familiarity with defense/aerospace documentation practices.

 + Familiarity with SolidWorks (for mechanical models, routing, or harness drawings).

 + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for technical documentation.

 + Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment.

## Description

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Designer to support our engineering team in the design and documentation of custom cable assemblies and printed circuit boards. This role will focus on capturing technical data into our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, preparing cable and harness drawings, and assisting with schematic symbol and footprint creation in Altium. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in engineering design tools, and comfortable working across multiple disciplines (electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering)., + Develop and maintain cable and harness drawings using Visio and/or other CAD tools.

 + Enter and manage connector, pin, wire, and part data within the PLM system to ensure configuration control and traceability.

 + Support PCB design efforts by creating and maintaining schematic symbols, footprints, and component libraries in Altium Designer.

 + Collaborate with senior engineers to translate design intent into detailed drawings and bills of material (BOMs).

 + Prepare and maintain technical documentation packages for internal reviews and manufacturing release.

 + Conduct drawing checks for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.

 + Provide cross-functional support to engineering, manufacturing, and configuration management teams.


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