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Electrical Engineer, Junior

Precise Systems
Lakehurst, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation's most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on-today and into the future.

Precise Systems is looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer to assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical engineering functions to the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and/or Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). EMALS is the aircraft launch system on Ford Class Carriers. This role requires a highly adaptable and resilient individual who is willing and able to travel to challenging environments and perform duties in physically demanding and uncomfortable conditions aboard naval vessels (surface), military installations, or remote field sites. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with senior engineers to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of the AAG and/or EMALS.

Hybrid Work Disclaimer: This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Duties:

  • Work with development, system engineering, and production teams to accurately identify, characterize, resolve, document, address, and track electrical deficiencies. This may include: power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, grounding analysis, short-circuit investigations, and arc-flash studies.
  • Contributes to technical presentations, electrical work products, electrical requirements/designs/concepts and written communications to explain issues to management.
  • Create, review, and execute hardware design documentation such as interface control drawings, assembly drawings, test procedures, and other technical documents.
  • Create, develop, review, and interpret engineering drawings of complex parts and systems.
  • Research and develop product specifications and interface requirements.
  • Resolve complex electrical compatibility and interface design issues assessing performance attributes and key performance parameters.
  • Evaluate components to determine electrical performance impacts to existing designs in relation to cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Skilled in communicating issues, impacts and corrective actions
  • Interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution.

Required Experience:

  • 0-3 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op programs, or academic projects with a strong emphasis on hands-on electrical equipment. For college grads, including basic coursework (i.e. circuit analysis, etc) and relevant coursework as well as any leadership positions in IEEE or other engineering organizations identified on the resume is very helpful.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Knowledge or experience Controls, Power and Power Conversions, transformers and rectifiers.
  • Knowledge or experience in Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

Additional Requirements:

  • This is NOT a remote position - work will be out of Lakehurst, NJ.
  • Readiness for travel, up to 5-20% or more, both domestically and internationally. This includes the ability to deploy aboard naval vessels (surface) or to remote forward operating bases in different environments.
  • Candidates must be comfortable and capable of working in challenging and often uncomfortable conditions, such as noisy machinery, confined spaces, elevated heights, extreme temperatures (hot/cold), wet or humid environments, and areas with fumes, dust, or vibrations.
  • Physical readiness is a prerequisite, necessitating the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50lbs, and to stand, walk, climb ladders/stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for operating tools and equipment.
  • The ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and steel-toed boots, is mandatory.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $75,000.00-$100,000.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.


Precise Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employee. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visit www.goprecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.

 

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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