Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage & Harness Design

About the role

Amentum is seeking a licensed or degree-qualified Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team in Houston, TX. The role is design-focused and covers the full product lifecycle, from concept development through hardware design, fabrication, installation and on-site operation. It supports US Navy research and development facilities involved in submarine weapon system programs, in a fast-paced environment. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from concept through detailed design, fabrication support and on-site commissioning, and drive projects through the full lifecycle.
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, harness drawings and interconnect documentation using CAD/EDA tools, and perform power budget, voltage drop, signal integrity and harness load analyses.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability and compliance with electrical standards and codes.
• Design low voltage circuits, sensor integration, signal conditioning and wiring harnesses, and troubleshoot circuits and harnesses with multimeters, oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems.
• Lead and take part in design reviews (PDR, CDR, peer reviews) and review work packages, installation procedures and test plans.
• Work with vendors and harness fabricators, review submittals and material certifications, and coordinate factory acceptance testing.
• Develop specifications, statements of work and technical evaluation criteria, and write technical reports and troubleshooting plans.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems and software engineers, and coordinate with project managers, field technicians and operations staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Systems Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience in circuit/system design, analysis and project lifecycle management.
• Experience with low voltage systems, sensor integration and wiring harness design.
• Ability to work in field environments, including industrial and outdoor settings, with about 33% travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Required skills

• CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical or Zuken.
• Reading and producing schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings and technical specifications.
• Preferred: ruggedized or defense-grade systems, MIL-DTL connectors, IPC/WHMA-A-620, PDR/CDR leadership, PE/EIT, NFPA 70E, MIL-STD-461, MIL-HDBK-522.

What we offer

• Salary range of $85,000-$120,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) match.