Junior Electrical Engineer - DoD Systems (Onsite, Secret)

Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC (DAS) is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support DoD projects at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must work on-site full‑time and hold an active DoD Secret clearance. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in mechanical design, analysis, testing, and integration, collaborating with electrical, systems, and logistics teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• . Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• . 0–3 years of relevant experience including internships or co-ops.
• . Foundational understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles including system integration and analysis.
• . Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support design, modeling, and analysis of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Assist in integration and interface management between subsystems.
• Participate in testing and validation of system components with instrumentation setup and data collection.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specs, and documentation for DoD and program requirements.
• Support prototype fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting of test articles.
• Contribute to engineering reports, design documentation, and test plans.
• Attend TIMs, design reviews, and program status briefings.
• Ensure compliance with configuration management, safety, and QA protocols.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including electrical, systems, and logistics engineers.

Skills

analytical thinking

written & verbal communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC (DAS) is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support DoD projects at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must work on-site full‑time and hold an active DoD Secret clearance. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in mechanical design, analysis, testing, and integration, collaborating with electrical, systems, and logistics teams to deliver integrated solutions.