Defense Electrical Connector Engineer – MIL-STD/LRIP

NetSEA Technologies; Aberdeen (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

NetSEA Technologies is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design, fabrication, and qualification of MIL-STD/MIL-DTL connectors for Aberdeen Proving Ground. You will ensure designs survive field conditions and are manufacturable.

The role requires hands-on experience in rapid prototyping environments and the ability to work with military standards, field teams, and government customers to accelerate LRIP deliveries. A SECRET clearance is preferred and travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field, hands-on experience accepted
• Active SECRET security clearance strongly preferred or willingness to obtain one
• Experience owning design and fabrication of electrical connectors (MIL-STD/MIL-DTL) from concept through production release
• Familiarity with metalworking and injection molding processes to enable manufacturability decisions
• Experience in rapid prototyping or LRIP environments, preferably in defense/government contracting
• Comfort with MIL-STD/MIL-DTL specifications and translating them into buildable designs
• Experience with custom fabrication involving armored steel plating and ruggedized cabling is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, fabrication, and qualification of MIL-STD/MIL-DTL electrical connectors from concept through LRIP
• Translate requirements into physical, testable connector prototypes
• Provide engineering solutions for custom fabrication needs and manage tooling and molding processes
• Oversee metalworking and injection molding to ensure conformance to designs
• Collaborate with field organizations and testing centers to refine designs before full-rate production
• Ensure components meet MIL-STD/MIL-DTL specs, tolerances, and environmental/electrical/mechanical tests
• Support C3 upgrade programs by accelerating connector design and delivery timelines
• Review and maintain technical drawings, design packages, and quality documentation
• Coordinate with quality, production, and program stakeholders including government representatives

Skills

MIL-STD/MIL-DTL experience

Electrical connector design

Prototype / LRIP experience

Security clearance awareness

Manufacturing oversight

Documentation & drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Job description

NetSEA Technologies is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design, fabrication, and qualification of MIL-STD/MIL-DTL connectors for Aberdeen Proving Ground. You will ensure designs survive field conditions and are manufacturable.

The role requires hands-on experience in rapid prototyping environments and the ability to work with military standards, field teams, and government customers to accelerate LRIP deliveries. A SECRET clearance is preferred and travel up to 10% may be required.