What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Centuria?
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Norman, OK
Clearance: Public Trust
Program: RMSS
Company Description:
Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.
The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2026. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture
and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of
participating workplaces. Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.
Program Description:
Centuria Corporation is seeking an Electronics/Electrical Engineer II to support the
National Weather Service (NWS) Radar Operations Center (ROC) in Norman, OK. This role supports engineering initiatives across radar systems and associated electrical and electronic subsystems critical to the NEXRAD network.
The selected candidate will contribute to the Engineering Branch by supporting system analysis, testing, performance evaluation, and technical documentation efforts. This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, maintainability, and advancement of radar and electronic systems supporting national weather operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform analysis, evaluation, and testing of electrical, electronic, and power system designs and performance
- Support development of engineering prototypes, technical studies, and design improvements
- Produce and maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, and design specifications
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues with radar and electronic systems and equipment
- Apply engineering practices and procedures to support system design, integration, and lifecycle sustainment
- Support testing activities to validate system functionality, reliability, and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, software, and field engineering personnel
- Participate in feasibility and performance analysis for system upgrades and modifications
- Support compliance with engineering standards, safety practices, and program requirements
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline is desired. Alternate technical degrees may be
considered based on relevant experience and qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing electronics or electrical engineering services.
- Experience analyzing and testing electrical, power, and electronic systems
- Experience producing engineering prototypes, studies, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of standard engineering practices, principles, and procedures
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and apply it to system analysis and design
- Familiarity with laboratory and diagnostic equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
- Willingness to support testing, integration, and field-related engineering efforts
- Ability to travel as required
Preferred / Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Specialized experience with radar systems and associated electronic equipment
- Knowledge of radar principles, signal processing, and system performance analysis
- Experience working with complex electronic or RF-based systems
- Familiarity with system-level integration and evaluation of radar or communications equipment
Great-to-Have Experience:
- Exposure to weather radar systems or NEXRAD architecture
- Experience supporting federal or DoD engineering programs
- Familiarity with test planning, verification, and validation processes
- Experience using engineering analysis or modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW)
- Hands-on experience with electronic system assembly, integration, or field support