Staff Electrical Engineer

Staff Electrical Engineer Location:

Devens, MA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – approximately 2–3 days onsite Salary Range: $78,600–$120,000 Travel: Less than 10%, depending on customer support requirements Position Overview A leading defense technology organization is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the development of advanced mission-critical systems used in demanding operational environments.

This position offers a broad mix of new product development, system support, payload integration, testing, and qualification . The engineer will work closely with experienced technical teams on projects involving robotics, maritime systems, and other advanced defense technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering foundation, enjoys hands-on design and troubleshooting, and is comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation electrical systems for domestic and international customers.
• Support analog, digital, mixed-signal, cabling, and PCB design activities.
• Participate in system testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and design verification.

Support the full product lifecycle, including

New system development Existing system enhancements Payload integration System support and sustainment Develop and maintain engineering documentation and bills of materials. Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems. Support integration of electrical and electro-mechanical components into larger system platforms.

Balance multiple engineering priorities while maintaining quality and schedule requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline 1–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience Experience using CAD tools for electrical/electro-mechanical design Experience creating or maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) Hands-on experience with standard laboratory and shop tools Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and prioritize competing assignments Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance , if required Preferred Qualifications Experience with power electronics design Working knowledge of one or more of the following: OrCAD PADS AutoCAD SolidWorks Experience with PCB design using Altium Designer Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical actuator systems and controllers Experience with cabling, harnesses, sensors, motors, or integrated electrical systems Background supporting robotics, defense, aerospace, maritime, or other complex electro-mechanical products