Junior Electrical Engineer

Ara; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara seeks a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our national defense team in Indian Head, MD. The role focuses on evaluating test equipment, ordnance, and test facilities for fault tolerance and electrical safety, while collaborating with engineers across disciplines onsite.

The position requires US citizenship, ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance, and residency in the US, with an anticipated salary range of $75,000-$90,000. This is an onsite role at NSWC Indian Head.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, chemistry or biological sciences, plus 0-2 years of related work experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with process safety and material handling ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments, managing rapid changes in program scope, funding, and priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor presentations and reports to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to undergo and pass a Department of Transportation compliant medical physical exam.
• Ability to undergo and pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate test equipment, ordnance and test facility / ship for fault tolerance and ensure electrical safety.
• Design, planning and oversee manufacture, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical components and systems.
• Collaborate with engineers in other disciplines to augment production size and value.

Skills

Written and oral communication

High-pressure environment adaptability

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Locations

Indian Head, MD 20640, USA

Description

ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will evaluate the test equipment, ordnance and test facility / ship for fault tolerance and ensure that the associated components of the equipment (Cabling, hardware, laptop and related software) while connected to the ordnance Unit Under Test (UUT) has been evaluated for electrical safety. Performs a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric or electronic components, equipment, systems, facilities, and machinery used in generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy for domestic, commercial, and industrial consumption. Works directly with engineers in other disciplines to augment production size and value

Work Environment Details: The duties of this role must be performed entirely onsite within a high-activity environment that features standard industrial/office lighting and ambient noise. Because continuous proximity to the team and operations is an essential function of the position, certain workspace modifications—such as isolating the worker in a quiet, dimly lit, or entirely private office—cannot be accommodated while fulfilling the core responsibilities of this role.

Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency.

Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Requirements of a Junior Electrical Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, chemistry or biological sciences, plus 0-2 years of related work experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with process safety and material handling ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments, managing rapid changes in program scope, funding, and priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor presentations and reports to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to undergo and pass a Department of Transportation compliant medical physical exam.
• Ability to undergo and pass a drug screening.

Anticipated Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

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