Junior Electrical Engineer

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health benefits

401k with generous company matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Rewards and recognition

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies Inc. seeks a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the Gun Weapon Systems Division (E30) at NSWC Dahlgren. The role contributes to U.S.

Navy gun weapon system development, evaluation, and sustainment in a collaborative, mission-critical environment. Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and familiarity with MATLAB and OrCAD. Preferred candidates have defense electronics exposure, MIL-STD knowledge, and coursework in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of professional or academic experience in electrical engineering design or test activities.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design software (e.g., MATLAB, OrCAD, or similar).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical systems requirements management and electrical engineering design activities for Gun Weapon System components.
• Assist with electrical design, integration, and test evaluation activities under the direction of senior engineers.
• Utilize electrical systems engineering design software tools to support design and analysis tasks.
• Participate in design reviews and technical working groups supporting E30 electrical systems efforts.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and electrical engineering specifications.
• Support data collection and analysis during electrical systems testing and evaluation.

Skills

MATLAB

OrCAD

Schematic interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Description

CPT is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the Gun Weapon Systems Division (E30) at NSWC Dahlgren. This role directly supports U.S. Navy gun weapon system development, evaluation, and sustainment programs in a collaborative, mission‑critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical systems requirements management and electrical engineering design activities for Gun Weapon System components.
• Assist with electrical design, integration, and test evaluation activities under the direction of senior engineers.
• Utilize electrical systems engineering design software tools to support design and analysis tasks.
• Participate in design reviews and technical working groups supporting E30 electrical systems efforts.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and electrical engineering specifications.
• Support data collection and analysis during electrical systems testing and evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of professional or academic experience in electrical engineering design or test activities.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design software (e.g., MATLAB, OrCAD, or similar).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical specifications.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Secret clearance (strongly desired); must be eligible to obtain.
• Academic or internship experience in defense electronics, naval systems, or weapons systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD electrical design standards.
• Experience with embedded systems, power systems, or control systems coursework or projects.

Benefits

• Great health benefits (for more info, contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to the aforementioned protected characteristics.

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.