Electrical Engineer

Specialized Recruiting Group - York County / South Charlotte; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group - York County / South Charlotte is seeking an Electrical and/or Computer Engineer to support DoD programs. The role covers hardware, embedded computing, sensor interfaces, and system integration across multidisciplinary teams.

The engineer will design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy advanced electronic and defense-related systems, collaborating with engineering leadership and field teams. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced electronic and defense-related systems.
• Perform electrical and computer engineering activities for assigned projects with engineering leadership.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical designs.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, prototypes, and testing fixtures.
• Integrate hardware, software, sensors, cameras, tracking systems, control electronics, and processing platforms.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct laboratory, production-level, field, and customer-site testing and troubleshooting.
• Prepare engineering specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and documentation.
• Participate in customer, supplier, and internal technical meetings.

Skills

Embedded systems

Electrical system design

Sensor integration

Camera integration

Control systems

Real-time computing

Computer vision

System-level testing

Defense industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Electrical and/or Computer Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and delivery of advanced technology solutions for U.S. Department of Defense programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges involving hardware, embedded computing, system integration, and advanced sensor technologies.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and integration of electrical and electronic subsystems, embedded computing platforms, sensor interfaces, and hardware/software solutions. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Candidates are not expected to be experts in every area. The ideal individual will possess strong engineering fundamentals, practical problem-solving abilities, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced electronic and defense-related systems.
• Perform electrical and computer engineering activities for assigned projects while collaborating closely with engineering leadership.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical designs.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, prototypes, and testing fixtures.
• Integrate hardware, software, sensors, cameras, tracking systems, control electronics, and processing platforms.
• Investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Conduct laboratory, production-level, field, and customer-site testing and troubleshooting.
• Prepare engineering specifications, test procedures, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in customer, supplier, and internal technical meetings.
• Maintain technical records and proprietary engineering data.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field service and technical support personnel.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, program managers, and external stakeholders.
• Support product improvements, new technology development, and production initiatives.
• Travel as needed for system integration, testing, installation, customer support, and technical collaboration.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Embedded systems development
• Electrical system design and integration
• Sensor and camera integration
• Control systems and signal processing
• Real-time computing systems
• Computer vision technologies
• Hardware and software troubleshooting
• System-level integration and testing
• Defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical problems, working across multiple disciplines, and contributing to innovative technology solutions in a dynamic and growing environment.