Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sabre Systems LLC • Dahlgren, VA

23d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves the Battle Management System (BMS) family of projects, applying electrical engineering processes in collaboration with the established H42 Electrical Engineering team. The role involves hands-on fabrication and engineering design, including electronic circuits, semiconductors, logic design, schematic capture, PCB layout, cable and harness design, and microprocessors. The engineer communicates with the H42 team to clarify program intent, identify problems, recommend changes, and develop and document solutions. The role may also include installing, integrating, and testing developed changes at Dahlgren.

The engineer designs custom printed circuit boards using ARM-based microcontrollers to control weapons on BMS platforms, and designs harnesses and cabling between circuit cards and external interfaces. They create Technical Design Package documentation, including fabrication and assembly instructions, and assist with troubleshooting and initial start-up of new circuit board designs. The position collaborates with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Software, and Quality Assurance teams; assesses operational performance criteria and recommends improvements; and develops and presents status reports, progress updates, and performance results.

The position requires a BS degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, eight years of professional technical experience, including at least three years of specialized experience in concept definition, design, integration, and engineering. An active DoD secret clearance is required. The contract requires 20% travel. The listed general salary range is $100,000 to $150,000, with final compensation based on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Eight years of professional technical experience, including at least three years of specialized experience in concept definition, design, integration, and engineering.
• Specialized experience as an electrical engineer performing electrical engineering analysis and design, using electrical engineering software tools, coordinating electrical fabrication, and applying electrical engineering test techniques.
• Knowledge of Electrical Engineering best practices and rapid development processes.
• Knowledge of weapon systems and Command & Control Systems.
• Proficiency with PCB design software.
• Proficiency with creating cable drawings.
• Knowledge of Embedded Software design best practices.
• Ability to work with changing program requirements.
• Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules.
• Ability to work with others to meet established goals and program schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Active DoD secret clearance.
• Ability to travel 20% on the contract.
• Hands-on fabrication skills, including soldering, cable making, using an oscilloscope and voltmeter, small hand tools and crimpers, and PCB assembly.
• Skills in electronic circuits, semiconductors, logic design, schematic capture and PCB layout, cable/harness design, and microprocessors.

Nice To Haves

• OrCad Cadence PCB design software experience is preferred.
• Visio experience for creating cable drawings is preferred.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design custom printed circuit boards using ARM-based microcontrollers to control weapons on BMS platforms.
• Design harnesses and cabling between circuit cards and external interfaces.
• Create engineering documentation for Technical Design Packages, including fabrication and assembly instructions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and initial start-up of new circuit board designs.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Software, and Quality Assurance teams.
• Assess operational performance criteria and provide input for improving performance.
• Develop status reports and communicate progress and performance results orally and in writing.
• Work with the H42 Electrical Engineering team to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and develop and document solutions.
• Participate as needed in the installation, integration, and testing of developed changes at Dahlgren.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet employees’ diverse needs.
• Employee referral bonus eligibility for qualifying referrals under a Level 3 referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior