Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a design-focused role in Houston, TX, spanning the full product lifecycle from concept through hardware design, fabrication, installation and on-site operation. The team supports multiple US Navy research and development facilities involved in submarine weapon system programs. 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 faults 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 13 years of electrical engineering experience covering circuit/system design, analysis and project lifecycle management.
• Ability to work in field environments, including industrial and outdoor settings; travel expected about 33% of working time.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Required skills

• CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical or Zuken.
• Low-voltage systems, sensor integration and wiring harness design.
• Preferred: ruggedized or defense-grade systems, MIL-DTL connectors, IPC/WHMA-A-620, PDR/CDR leadership, PE/EIT license, NFPA 70E, MIL-STD-461, MIL-HDBK-522, and mentoring experience.

What we offer

• Compensation range of $140,000-$170,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits.