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Staff Electrical Engineer
Location: Devens, MA
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite, flexible based on project needs
Salary Range: $80,000–$120,000, depending on experience and skillset
Travel: Less than 10%, depending on customer support needs
About the Role
A well-established defense technology organization is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and qualification of advanced electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
The organization develops mission-critical technologies and complex engineered systems used in demanding defense and national security environments.
This position offers exposure to a broad range of engineering challenges, including new product development, system upgrades, payload integration, and support of existing platforms.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative engineering environment and contributing to systems that move from early-stage development through testing, qualification, and deployment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Variety: Work across multiple programs involving new development, system support, and payload integration.
- Mission Impact: Contribute to technology supporting national defense and mission-critical applications.
- Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced senior engineers who provide technical guidance and mentorship.
- Innovation: Help develop advanced, mission-ready systems designed for challenging real-world environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop next-generation electrical systems for domestic and international customers.
- Perform analog, digital, mixed-signal, cabling, and PCB design.
- Support electro-mechanical system design and integration.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Support system testing, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification activities.
- Participate throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and new system development through payload integration and support of existing platforms.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.
- Support customer and field requirements as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- 1–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Experience using CAD tools for electro-mechanical design.
- Experience developing and managing bills of materials (BOMs).
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.
- Hands-on experience using standard engineering laboratory and shop tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, if required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Power electronics design experience.
- Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
- OrCAD
- PADS
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- PCB design experience using Altium Designer.
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical actuator systems and controllers.
Additional Details
This position is based in Devens, Massachusetts, with a flexible hybrid schedule requiring approximately 2–3 days onsite per week, depending on project and program needs.
Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will primarily depend on customer support requirements.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000