Defense Electrical & Systems Engineer — SECRET Clearance

NANA Corp; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and oversight of electrical subsystems for defense programs in an on-site role near North Charleston, SC. The position requires strong hands-on electrical integration experience and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet program requirements and industry standards.

The role involves developing wiring diagrams, evaluating power cables and connectors, and supporting lifecycle

Qualifications

• BS in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Directly relevant experience working in close collaboration / team environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, develops, designs, tests, and evaluates electrical components, equipment and systems across the lifecycle of the project.
• Develop, update, and review block wiring diagrams and system-level electrical schematics.
• Design and evaluate power cables, connectors, harnesses, and related interface hardware.
• Review, validate, and approve cable drawings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integration readiness.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, interface definition, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless electrical integration.
• Troubleshoot electrical interfaces, perform continuity and power assessments, and identify design improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, SETA activities, risk assessments, and technical interchange meetings.
• Develop technical documentation, test procedures, wiring plans, and engineering reports.
• Support system installation, integration, and verification activities in lab and field environments.

Skills

Security clearance

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred) in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Visio

Zuken

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and oversight of electrical subsystems for defense programs in an on-site role near North Charleston, SC. The position requires strong hands-on electrical integration experience and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet program requirements and industry standards.

The role involves developing wiring diagrams, evaluating power cables and connectors, and supporting lifecycle