Staff Electrical Engineer - Power & Control Systems (Contract)Pay: $61.59 - $92.36/hrSchedule: 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
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