Electrical Engineer

Akima, LLC•North Charleston, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer / Systems Engineer will support the design, integration, and oversight of electrical subsystems within a defense environment. The role involves developing and reviewing block wiring diagrams, designing and evaluating power cables and connectors, approving cable drawings, and providing system-level technical expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle. The engineer will support electrical integration, configuration management, and compliance with program requirements and industry standards, working across disciplines and supporting complex systems. This is an onsite position requiring the candidate to live within commuting distance of North Charleston, South Carolina. Access to classified information at the SECRET level is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a favorable SECRET clearance through DCSA. Continued employment is contingent on the clearance being granted and maintained.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; continued employment is contingent on receiving and maintaining the clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline.
10 or more years of relevant experience.
Directly relevant experience working in close collaboration and team environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline with 8 or more years of relevant experience.
Experience designing or integrating electrical systems for defense, C2, or Counter-UAS platforms.
Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, Zuken, or similar methods.
Experience with cable routing, harnessing, connector selection, grounding, and power distribution.
Familiarity with MIL-STD electrical requirements and environmental considerations.
Experience participating in SETA activities or government program engineering support.
Ability to interpret system-level diagrams and translate them into detailed electrical designs.
Strong documentation, communication, and technical review skills.
Experience working in classified or government engineering environments.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, design, test, and evaluate electrical components, equipment, and systems across the project lifecycle.
Design fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and determine methods, procedures, and conditions for product testing.
Develop, update, and review block wiring diagrams and system-level electrical schematics.
Design and evaluate power cables, connectors, harnesses, and related interface hardware.
Review, validate, and approve cable drawings for accuracy, compliance, and integration readiness.
Support systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, interface definition, and configuration management.
Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless electrical integration.
Troubleshoot electrical interfaces, perform continuity and power assessments, and identify design improvements.
Participate in design reviews, SETA activities, risk assessments, and technical interchange meetings.
Develop technical documentation, test procedures, wiring plans, and engineering reports.
Support system installation, integration, and verification activities in laboratory and field environments.
Manage stakeholders and maintain effective communication feedback loops.