Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA (www.cruzinc.us) has an open position and is looking for qualified candidates for an Apprentice Electrical Engineer in support of the Engineering Design and Analysis Branch (ED&A). The job location is Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE), Virginia. Scope of Performance: Provide electrical engineering analysis and support services for multiple Army and Special Operations aircraft and their associated mission equipment. Successful performance requires knowledge of aircraft and component level design, qualification and testing specifications and methods and airworthiness requirements. Areas of focus are: system electrical design support; instrumentation electrical design; electrical loads analysis (ELA) of new systems, instrumentation, electrical testing (EMC/EMI) support; laboratory/bench test development and testing; producing ELA reports suitable for airworthiness approval; and supporting flight testing by developing instrumentation plans and interpreting flight test data. Key Responsibilities: + Develop multiple ELA reports and flight test instrumentation plans for multiple aircraft projects. + Evaluate electrical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials. + Confirm system and product specifications by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties. + Assure system and product quality by evaluating testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes. + Perform engineering design evaluations. + Identifies and assists with documentation of functional requirements for assigned projects. + Analyze research and development plans. + Conduct research for system-related information as directed. + Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and briefings. + Identifies potential risks and appropriate courses of action should technical issues arise, or user requirements change. Education and Experience: + BS 0-1 year experience. + Secret or Interim Secret security clearance. + Current on computer aided software design systems. (i.e. Parametric Technology Pro-Engineer/CREO CAD) Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.