Power Distributor Jobs in Birmingham, AL (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) is responsible for the design, analysis, and documentation of power systems for engineered and integrated systems. These include RF, mechanical, networking, electromechanical, and networked/compute subsystems in both mobile and fixed architectures. This role develops power budgets, architects AC and DC power distribution, performs power-related trade studies, and routes power across integrated racks and components/networks. This role works with internal teams (RF, mechanical, software, networking, etc.) as well as customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain detailed power budgets for systems that integrate RF, mechanical, networking, electromechanical, and compute subsystems.
• Develop, update, and maintain electrical drawings and documentation related to power systems (schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, layout drawings, and bill of materials).
• Design power distribution for equipment racks (e.g., PDUs, bus bars, harnesses) and ensure proper load balancing, grounding, and fault protection.
• Develop power integration schemes for ruggedized or mobile enclosures, including connectors, environmental considerations, and serviceability.
• Work with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure that power hardware is physically integrated, accessible, and maintainable.
• Coordinate with working groups to capture power requirements, constraints, and design changes.
• Work with vendors to ingest and validate power requirements, start-up characteristics, and operating profiles for third-party components and subsystems.
• Architect AC and DC power distribution schemes, including source selection, conversion stages, protection, and distribution topologies.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate different power architectures, power types (e.g., AC vs. DC distribution levels) and generator options.
• Maintain an overarching power budget that is synchronized with evolving system designs and configurations across all engineering disciplines.
• Specify wire gauges, cable types, connectors, interlocks, interconnects, cam locks, and related hardware in accordance with electrical and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain single-line diagrams, detailed wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and power distribution drawings for mobile and fixed assets.
• Collaborate with customers to understand available power at different installation or test sites (voltage, phase, frequency, capacity, grounding, and reliability considerations).
• Assist in troubleshooting power-related issues during integration, test, and field operations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform other related engineering duties consistent with the scope and level of this position, as assigned by management.
• Travel to customer sites, field locations, and deployment sites as required, potentially including OCONUS locations (estimated 25-50%)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:   

• Experience or coursework in power budgeting, load analysis, and basic power system modeling.
• Proficiency with standard engineering and office tools (e.g., Microsoft Office; schematic capture and drawing tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, or equivalent).

• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics or BS Degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics with 3-5 years' experience.
• Basic understanding power design concepts (e.g., regulators, power distribution networks, filtering).

• Experience with Altium and other electrical design and drawing tools.
• Strong mathematical/analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive mtion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).