Electrical Product Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

About AMS Group

AMS Group is a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of engineered systems, components, and subsystems supporting critical defense and security programs. With approximately 100 employees and locations across Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and California, we are committed to innovation, quality, and mission success.

About the Role

AMS Operations is seeking an experienced Electrical Product Engineer to join our Torrance, CA team. This hands-on, highly visible role offers the opportunity to own products from technical evaluation and proposal development through manufacturing, testing, and delivery.

Working in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment, you will evaluate Technical Data Packages (TDPs), solve obsolescence challenges, develop technical proposals, support production readiness, design test equipment, and provide engineering leadership throughout the manufacturing process. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of projects, and driving products from concept to production.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage with low employee premiums
• Company HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO starting at 3 weeks per year, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays annually (13 for Veterans)
• Up to 7 days of paid sick and safe leave
• Employee assistance, wellness, and telehealth programs
• Flexible work-from-home program with 13 days per quarter (eligible positions)
• Profit-sharing opportunities (eligible positions)

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Technical Data Packages (TDPs), engineering drawings, and specifications to identify risks, gaps, ambiguities, and manufacturability concerns.
• Resolve obsolescence issues through alternate sourcing, qualification by requirement, testing, and reverse engineering.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, assess manufacturing capabilities, and serve as a technical point of contact for key vendors.
• Develop technical proposals, engineering estimates, and manufacturing plans.
• Partner with procurement to define technical requirements for material sourcing and vendor selection.
• Design manufacturing test fixtures, jigs, and specialized production equipment.
• Develop build plans, testing procedures, and detailed work instructions.
• Build prototypes and support product introduction into production.
• Train production personnel and provide engineering support during manufacturing and testing.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing, supplier, and customer technical issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrated capability.
• 5-10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, MRO, or product development environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and electrical assemblies sufficient to perform component selection, product design, and technical problem solving.
• Working knowledge of machined parts, castings, sheet metal fabrication, and specialty manufacturing processes (surface treatments, bonding, potting), with the ability to assess manufacturability and process risk.
• Working knowledge of military sealed cables, circular military connectors, and EMI braiding.
• General knowledge of tools, test equipment, meters, and oscilloscopes.
• CAD proficiency, including the ability to create parts and assemblies from scratch.
• Ability to create and modify engineering drawings to GD&T standards.
• Strong estimation skills, including the ability to scope engineering tasks, identify unknowns, and develop realistic schedule commitments.
• Ability to research unfamiliar technical domains and apply first-principles thinking to solve complex problems independently.
• Strong communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with Military Specifications, ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC, SAE, and related aerospace and defense standards.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar.
• Limited travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government contracts and defense programs.
• Experience with Altium and/or SolidWorks.

Additional Requirements

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR, including U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), Political Asylees, or Refugees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AMS Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.