Electrical Engineer

Accelera; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing seeks two dedicated Electrical Engineers to design and maintain electrical systems for maritime, ground, autonomous, and robotic platforms in Devens, MA. You will handle full hardware lifecycle, from initial conception to field integration, working with leadership and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes mixed-signal and PCB design, BOM management, and hands-on testing in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment requiring DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• BSEE degree or equivalent with 1–5 years of professional experience.
• Proficient with CAD software for electro-mechanical design tasks.
• Maintain accurate BOMs for project efficiency and organization.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Experience using standard shop and lab equipment to support development goals.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for mixed-signal, digital, analog, cabling, and PCB systems.
• Ensure reliability through thorough testing and qualification processes.
• Contribute to development of new hardware and maintenance of existing products.
• Integrate diverse payloads into platforms to enhance system capabilities.
• Collaborate with senior staff to resolve engineering challenges and improve outcomes.
• Balance priorities to maintain productivity across concurrent projects.

Skills

CAD software

BOM management

Task prioritization

Laboratory equipment

DoD clearance

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PADS

OrCAD

Job description

Role Details: Direct Hire | Devens, Massachusetts | Onsite | Monday–Friday | No Travel | 2 Openings | U.S. citizenship required | Ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance.

About the Position

We are looking for two dedicated Electrical Engineers to join our mission-driven team. You will focus on the design and maintenance of electrical systems for maritime, ground, autonomous, and robotic platforms. Your daily activities will involve the full product lifecycle, including initial hardware creation, ongoing support for existing products, rigorous testing, and seamless payload integration. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to transition complex systems from the design phase into real-world field applications.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive designs for mixed-signal, digital, analog, cabling, and PCB systems.
• Ensure the reliability of electrical designs by assisting in thorough testing and qualification processes.
• Drive innovation by contributing to both the development of new hardware and the maintenance of current product lines.
• Facilitate the integration of diverse payloads into existing platforms to enhance system capabilities.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff to resolve complex engineering hurdles and improve project outcomes.
• Maintain productivity across various concurrent projects by effectively balancing competing priorities.

Professional Requirements

• Possess a BSEE degree or equivalent, supported by 1 to 5 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing CAD software for electro-mechanical design tasks.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure project efficiency and organization.
• Exhibit the self-motivation required to manage tasks independently and handle multiple deadlines.
• Utilize your practical experience with standard shop and laboratory equipment to support development goals.
• Must be capable of securing and retaining a DoD security clearance as necessitated by project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the design of power electronics.
• Familiarity with software suites such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PADS, or OrCAD.
• Direct experience working with controllers and electro-mechanical actuator systems.

Essential Competencies: Electrical engineering, electro-mechanical CAD, BOM management, task prioritization, lab and shop tools. Keywords: Analog design, digital design, mixed-signal design, PCB design, cabling, Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, power electronics, electro-mechanical actuators, controllers, testing and qualification, payload integration, robotics, autonomous systems.