Staff Electrical Engineer

Staff Electrical Engineer - Power & Control Systems (Contract)

Pay: $61.59 - $92.36/hr

Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite Mon-Thu, Remote Fri)

We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join a high-impact aerospace and defense engineering team supporting advanced subsea robotics, electromechanical systems, and mission-critical U.S. Navy and Department of Defense programs. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on the design, development, and integration of complex electrical and control systems.

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in innovative, fast-paced environments and enjoys working on one-of-a-kind systems that require both deep technical expertise and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical and control system design for complex electromechanical and robotic systems
• Serve as technical lead for projects, guiding and mentoring engineering teams
• Develop system architectures from high-level requirements with minimal supervision
• Design and integrate power distribution, embedded control systems, and signal interfaces
• Select and integrate COTS components and custom electrical solutions as needed
• Perform system-level analysis including power, grounding, and EMI mitigation
• Participate in design reviews, testing, integration, and troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams
• Support documentation, engineering presentations, and technical communication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in complex systems design
• Strong background in system integration, controls, and electromechanical design
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools (Altium, MATLAB, SPICE, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Knowledge of power systems, embedded controls, and industrial communications
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain DoD security clearance required

Preferred Experience:

• Subsea, marine, robotics, or defense systems experience
• Fiber optics, PCB design, motor drives, or control systems
• Familiarity with military/industrial standards (IEEE, IEC, MIL, etc.)

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

This role supports mission-critical Navy and defense engineering programs with high technical ownership and leadership opportunity. Click Apply Now.

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