Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

We are seeking a Senior  /  Lead Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and improve the electrical‑controls backbone of our next‑generation manufacturing lines. You will own system architecture—from concept and specification through commissioning and continuous improvement—ensuring every robot, drive, and sensor operates in concert with our production goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Controls Architecture & Strategy

• Define the multi‑year controls roadmap—hardware standards, network topologies, and safety objectives—aligned with business growth.
• Establish best‑practice design guidelines for panels, wiring, and device selection.

System Design & Specification

Integration & Commissioning

Data & Connectivity

Project Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Technical Mentorship

Minimum Qualifications :

B.S. in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering (M.S. a plus).

10+ years in industrial automation / controls, with 5+ years leading complex projects.

Demonstrated success delivering multiple high‑throughput automation cells or lines—from concept through sustained production.

Strong knowledge of PLC / HMI hardware families, robotics platforms (Fanuc prefered), industrial networks, and functional‑safety standards.

Proven ability to translate technical issues into clear business impact for executive stakeholders.

Preferred / Bonus Skills :

Experience in defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments (ITAR, AS9100).

Familiarity with collaborative robots, AMRs / AGVs, machine‑vision inspection, or edge‑analytics solutions.

PMP or Six Sigma certification and experience with Lean manufacturing principles.

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Join the mission. We'll handle the move.

Exceptional talent shouldn't be bound by geography. If you're ready to relocate to Dallas, TX and join us in reindustrializing America’s defense backbone, we'll make it easy—and for those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.

Compensation Range : $115K - $232K