Unknown Company

Staff Electrical Engineer

harvard, illinois • Posted 5 days ago
Hybrid Full Time General

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

  • Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • OrCAD
  • PADS
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical actuator systems and controllers.

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.

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Staff Electrical Engineer in harvard at Unknown Company

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