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Sr. Electrical Engineer

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Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Eaton Corporation's Aerospace Mission System Division is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, to join our team based out of Eaton's Davenport, Iowa facility - and relocation is provided!

The Davenport facility has approximately 900 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace life support and safety systems components and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

This position is responsible for design and certification of electrical components part of Aerospace systems. The individual will be responsible for supporting and leading electrical/electronic activities for new product development including, analyzing requirements and assessing compliance, defining interfaces, reviewing component spec and de-rating, designing PCB/PWB, writing electronic test and qualification plans, supporting product design full life cycle management and providing technical expertise and guidance to team members and mentoring new engineers. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for supporting operation and field service teams with analysis and troubleshooting of legacy products as needed.

• Lead small to medium integrated product development teams and projects

• Design, analyze, and test mixed signal PCB's (Analog and Digital) for oxygen and nitrogen product lines.

• Interpret specifications and drawings

• Develop test protocols and write test reports

• Support in house and off-site electrical testing as needed

• Interface with customers as part of development programs

• Work with suppliers on component and sub-system development

• Provide innovative ideas for improvements to new and existing products

• Provide technical expertise to support Manufacturing, Field Support Engineers, and customers

• Support bids and proposals for new, modified, or upgraded products

• Maintain an attitude supportive of continuous improvement, teamwork, cooperation, respect, and integrity

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Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Minimum of 3 of years of professional experience with electrical hardware and electronic PCB design.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
    This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • 5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience.
  • Desire to become expert level in modeling software.
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
  • Experience in writing test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Creativity, initiative, and self-starter desired.
  • Strong communication skills with emphasis on technical writing and presentation.
  • Leadership skills with strong customer presence.
  • Structured and systematic problem solving techniques and DFSS.
  • Failure analysis and prediction techniques a plus.
  • Ability to demonstrate analytical problem solving

Skills:

  • Experience with analysis, problem solving, and conducting root-cause/corrective action analyses
  • Experience writing technical reports
  • Electrical Engineering theory and its application
  • Experience with OrCAD or similar PCB design software
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn and apply new concepts.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new software.
  • Knowledge of basic Microsoft and Microsoft Office applications.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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Client-provided location(s): Rock Island, IL
Job ID: Eaton-65812Davenport
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-29T18:39:44

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)