Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves the design, analysis, and documentation of power systems, integrating RF, mechanical, and networking subsystems.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor's with relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Must maintain security clearance at DOD SECRET level.
• Basic understanding of power design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop power budgets for integrated systems.
• Create electrical drawings related to power systems.
• Design power distribution for equipment racks.
• Troubleshoot power-related issues during integration and testing.

Skills

Power budgeting

Load analysis

Basic power system modeling

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

MS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics with 3-5 years’ experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

General Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) is responsible for the design, analysis, and documentation of power systems for engineered and integrated systems. These include RF, mechanical, networking, electromechanical, and networked/compute subsystems in both mobile and fixed architectures. The role develops power budgets, architects AC and DC power distribution, performs power‑related trade studies, and routes power across integrated racks and components/networks. It works with internal teams (RF, mechanical, software, networking, etc.) as well as customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and maintain detailed power budgets for systems that integrate RF, mechanical, networking, electromechanical, and compute subsystems.
• Develop, update, and maintain electrical drawings and documentation related to power systems (schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, layout drawings, and bill of materials).
• Design power distribution for equipment racks (e.g., PDUs, bus bars, harnesses) and ensure proper load balancing, grounding, and fault protection.
• Develop power integration schemes for ruggedized or mobile enclosures, including connectors, environmental considerations, and serviceability.
• Work with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure that power hardware is physically integrated, accessible, and maintainable.
• Coordinate with working groups to capture power requirements, constraints, and design changes.
• Work with vendors to ingest and validate power requirements, start‑up characteristics, and operating profiles for third‑party components and subsystems.
• Architect AC and DC power distribution schemes, including source selection, conversion stages, protection, and distribution topologies.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate different power architectures, power types (e.g., AC vs. DC distribution levels) and generator options.
• Maintain an overarching power budget that is synchronized with evolving system designs and configurations across all engineering disciplines.
• Specify wire gauges, cable types, connectors, interlocks, interconnects, cam locks, and related hardware in accordance with electrical and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain single‑line diagrams, detailed wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and power distribution drawings for mobile and fixed assets.
• Collaborate with customers to understand available power at different installation or test sites (voltage, phase, frequency, capacity, grounding, and reliability considerations).
• Assist in troubleshooting power‑related issues during integration, test, and field operations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform other related engineering duties consistent with the scope and level of this position, as assigned by management.
• Travel to customer sites, field locations, and deployment sites as required, potentially including OCONUS locations (estimated 25‑50%).

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Experience and Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Experience or coursework in power budgeting, load analysis, and basic power system modeling.
• Proficiency with standard engineering and office tools (e.g., Microsoft Office; schematic capture and drawing tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, or equivalent).
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for required purposes.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as they pertain to your job.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET.
• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics or BS Degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics with 3‑5 years’ experience.
• Basic understanding of power design concepts (e.g., regulators, power distribution networks, filtering).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium and other electrical design and drawing tools.
• Strong mathematical/analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity affirmative action employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.