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Sr. Electrical Engineer

ZelTech
Dahlgren, VA, Dahlgren, VA, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2026

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Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer will support the design, integration, analysis, and testing of electrical systems for complex Department of Defense (DoD) weapons, missiles, launchers, and maritime systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical engineering principles, electrical system design tools, and hands-on experience with sensors, power systems, embedded controllers, and launcher electrical equipment. The engineer will contribute to full lifecycle engineering activities, including requirements development, system integration, fabrication coordination, and test and evaluation.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform electrical engineering analysis, design, and integration for weapon, missile, launcher, and maritime systems. 
  • Design and integrate sensors—including tracking and guidance sensors—into projectiles and weapon systems. 
  • Support the design, development, and testing of missile launcher electrical equipment. 
  • Utilize electrical engineering software tools to develop system designs, schematics, and technical documentation. 
  • Coordinate electrical fabrication activities and ensure compliance with engineering requirements. 
  • Apply electrical engineering test techniques to validate system performance and reliability. 
  • Work with power systems, embedded controllers, and linear drive systems in support of system development. 
  • Support requirements management, electrical systems engineering processes, and test and evaluation activities. 
  • Contribute to system integration efforts and provide technical input for engineering reviews and events. 

 

Requirements:

  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must have an active secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. 
  • Ten (10) years of professional technical experience, including at least five (5) years of specialized experience in: 
  • Maritime, launcher, missile, weapon, or weapon control systems concept definition, design, integration, and engineering. 
  • Electrical engineering analysis and design. 
  • Use of electrical engineering software tools. 
  • Coordination of electrical fabrication. 
  • Application of electrical engineering test techniques. 
  • Engineering experience in the design and integration of tracking and guidance sensors into projectiles and weapon systems. 
  • Engineering experience in the design, development, and testing of missile launcher electrical equipment. 
  • Experience with power systems, embedded controllers, and linear drive systems. 
  • Experience generating electrical system requirements, supporting test and evaluation, and applying electrical systems engineering processes
  • Successful background and drug screening check.


Preferred Requirements:


  • Five (5) years of professional technical experience including three (3) years of specialized experience in: 
  • Electrical systems design and integration engineering. 
  • Test and evaluation activities. 
  • Electrical systems requirements management. 
  • Electrical systems engineering design and use of electrical engineering design software tools. 
  • Electrical systems engineering processes. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Effective written and verbal communication abilities. 
  • Experience supporting DoD engineering reviews, audits, and technical events.

 

Physical Demands or Work Environment: 


The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functi

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