Talon is a small business staffing and engineering firm providing innovative, end-to-end, rapid turn solutions to our government and commercial clients. Founded in 2019, Talon employs over 125 Aerospace and Defense engineers and other support staff to solve problems for a variety of applications to include aircraft, ballistics, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, missiles, and warheads. Talon has an office in Tucson, AZ that is providing staffing solutions, technical services support, and manufacturing to Fortune 500 companies.

Position Role Type: Contract Labor

Location: On site in Ridgecrest, CA. No remote work available.

Electric Engineer Job Description:

The Electrical Engineer role is crucial for advancing our seating solutions, and offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on our projects. The primary role would include; research, design, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems. Perform integration, verification, and formal qualification software testing according to specific requirements. Collaborate with other engineers and professionals to ensure project success. Integrating electrical components and wiring into designs while ensuring compliance with vendor and OEM requirements.

Primary Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Electrical Engineer or similar role
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, components, and integration
• Proficiency with electrical design software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of electrical systems safety standards and regulations
• Experience evaluating requirements.
• Experience with troubleshooting and failure processes.
• Experience with the use of lab/field test equipment.
• Experience with Verification and Validation methods.
• Experience creating integration and verification strategies.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Integration of avionics and electrical systems and equipment.
• System level design, detailed electrical design, and installation design.
• Research and identify potential solutions to meet design objectives.
• Working with engineers and technicians in design and troubleshooting on both bench and aircraft.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language.

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.

• Ability to work both independently and within a cross‐functional team.

• Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks.

• Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis software, and missile systems host platforms.

• Technical experience to include capture/pursuit experience, including contribution or authoring of white papers, RFI responses, proposal of technical volumes, or related experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Compensation:

• Offering a competitive hourly wage
• Flexible work schedule
• Full-time schedules available
• Anticipate 6-12 months assignment
• 401K, Medical, and Dental

Talon is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.