Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration and validation of electrical systems across commercial and industrial programs. The role covers cable and wiring harness design, development and integration, and delivers robust, scalable and cost-effective electrical solutions for product development, manufacturing and operational environments. The work is on-site at an R&D lab in Washington, with no telework or hybrid arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from concept through final production
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams and architecture documentation
• Research, design and evaluate electrical systems to meet operational and performance requirements
• Design and develop cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including routing, shielding and connector selection, with signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations
• Execute test plans and procedures
• Support program schedules, budgets and risk mitigation, and take part in design reviews
• Work with a small team on fast-paced, short-timeline projects

Required profile

• Active, current DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience performing electrical design on complex systems
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (OrCAD)
• Experience with test equipment and troubleshooting

Required skills

• Electrical design tools (KiCAD, OrCAD)
• Preferred: SolidWorks 3D CAD and CAM tools
• Preferred: familiarity with space flight hardware and the full engineering lifecycle

What we offer

• Compensation of $150,000-$190,000 USD annually, depending on knowledge, skills and experience
• Benefits that may include 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, paid time off and professional training
• Standard work hours of 0600-1430 with some overtime, and travel of 5-10%