What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems / Electrical Engineer position at TRISTAR?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer to support prototyping, pre-production, fabrication, and engineering change efforts for mission-critical systems. This role combines hands-on technical work with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), ensuring systems are designed, documented, and deployed in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering design, configuration management, and logistics documentation, with a strong understanding of military standards and production environments.
Position Responsibilities
TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.
TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.
For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.
TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.
TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer to support prototyping, pre-production, fabrication, and engineering change efforts for mission-critical systems. This role combines hands-on technical work with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), ensuring systems are designed, documented, and deployed in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering design, configuration management, and logistics documentation, with a strong understanding of military standards and production environments.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide prototyping, model-making, pre-production, and fabrication support for MEL systems.
- Lead and support engineering design efforts, including system modifications and generator upgrades.
- Develop, implement, and execute Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) as a primary responsibility.
- Ensure all electrical soldering is performed in accordance with IPC-J-STD-001 by certified personnel.
- Ensure cable and wiring harness assemblies comply with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
- Support fiber optic installation and termination activities performed by ETA-certified technicians.
- Maintain and provide certification records to the Government upon request.
- Deliver ILS support focused on ECP development, system production, and deployment.
- Develop and maintain logistics documentation, including: Technical Manuals (TMs), Logistics Management Information (LMI), Stock List Level 3 (SL3).
- Ensure all logistics elements are aligned with system configuration changes and lifecycle requirements.
- Develop, update, and deliver Technical Manuals in compliance with MIL-STD-38784 and Marine Corps Style Guide SG-1A.
- Produce and deliver native source files using Adobe FrameMaker 10.0 or Government-approved equivalent tools.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all technical documentation.
- Plan and execute PHS&T activities for MEL equipment across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
- Support PHS&T requirements associated with: ECP development and delivery, Approved Acquisition Objective (AAO) increases, Direct fleet support activities.
- Ensure all shipments comply with applicable military and regulatory standards.
- Experience supporting DoD programs, preferably with Marine Corps or Navy systems.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, fabrication, and system modification.
- Strong understanding of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes.
- Familiarity with ILS elements and logistics documentation (TMs, LMI, SL3).
- Experience working with military standards (MIL-STDs) and technical documentation requirements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with shifting priorities.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related field).
TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.
TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.
For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.
TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.
TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.