Junior Electrical Engineer

Saalex Corporation in; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA, is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support design, development, integration, testing and sustainment of electrical and electronic systems for government and commercial projects.

The position is full-time, onsite with a salary range of $88k-$115k depending on experience. Active Secret clearance is required, and 3–5 years of engineering experience plus a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience supporting electrical design, testing, integration, or troubleshooting activities.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, and integration of electrical and electronic systems.
• Support system testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, schematics, technical reports, and other project documentation.
• Perform electrical analysis, calculations, and evaluations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support hardware installation, integration, and configuration efforts.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer briefings.
• Assist in the development of engineering specifications and test procedures.
• Conduct research and evaluate emerging technologies to support project requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Support compliance with applicable industry, military, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

3-5 years professional engineering

Electrical design experience

Testing and troubleshooting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

OrCAD

Altium

Job description

Junior Electrical Engineer (Finance)

Saalex is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer in Ridgecrest/China Lake, CA to support the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of electrical and electronic systems. The selected candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting government and commercial projects involving system design, analysis, testing, and technical documentation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $88k-$115k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the design, development, and integration of electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Support system testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, schematics, technical reports, and other project documentation.
• Perform electrical analysis, calculations, and evaluations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support hardware installation, integration, and configuration efforts.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer briefings.
• Assist in the development of engineering specifications and test procedures.
• Conduct research and evaluate emerging technologies to support project requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams.
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• Support compliance with applicable industry, military, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience supporting electrical design, testing, integration, or troubleshooting activities.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desired

• Familiarity with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, OrCAD, Altium, or similar tools.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and signal analyzers.
• Knowledge of system integration and verification processes.
• Familiarity with military standards and engineering documentation practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.

Security Clearance

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan