Senior Digital Electrical Engineer

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 117,503 - 150,143; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Yearly Incentive Compensation

Medical insurance

401(k) program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid wellness leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid parental leave

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is seeking a Senior Digital Electrical Engineer in Clarksburg, MD. This role requires US citizenship and a BSEE/MSEE or equivalent, coupled with 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

You will support various engineering activities aimed at communications and helmet-mounted display markets. Compensation ranges from $117,503 to $150,143 per year, plus a target incentive compensation plan.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; eligibility for access to classified information.
• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment providing engineering support.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret assembly drawings.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing activities related to communications and helmet-mounted displays.
• Analyze product failure data and recommend improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis on field failures.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain productive relationships with team members.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Electrical Engineering

4+ years manufacturing experience

Electronics knowledge

Test equipment knowledge

Lab View

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compliance with guidelines

Education

BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Meters

Job description

Senior Digital Electrical Engineer

Location: CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

About Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI)

Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, TDSI has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land, and Sea domains for over 60 years. With more than 1,000 employees across its four subsidiaries—Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies—TDSI and its partners support U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces, and multinational allies with advanced communication, visualization, signal intelligence, electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. The company’s core technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet‑mounted displays, optics, target recognition systems, advanced radars, undersea sensors, and missile systems.

Top Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program—up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple disciplines supporting manufacturing activities related to communications and helmet‑mounted display markets.
• Analyze product failure data, malfunction testing trends, troubleshoot yield issues, and recommend product improvements, including test improvements.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on field failures and support continuous product improvements.
• Effectively troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement and team‑building activities; maintain productive relationships with all team members.
• Complete assigned tasks with a high level of quality and minimal supervision.
• Support and communicate status, issues, needs, and ideas to management.
• Support qualification of obsolete, not‑recommended‑for‑new‑design, and last‑time‑buy components.
• Act as liaison between manufacturing diagnostic technicians and engineers on existing products and during transfer of new products into manufacturing.
• Maintain lab, equipment, and work areas.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information.
• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment providing engineering support.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of electronics, ability to read schematics, interpret assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of test equipment: oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, etc.
• Experience utilizing Lab View and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of time.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to comply with all company guidelines, policies, procedures, and embrace company core values.

The hourly pay range for this role is $117,503.00 – $150,143.00 USD, along with a target incentive compensation plan of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate that reflects the experience level for the role described above.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at [e-mail].

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non‑discrimination as applicable under federal, state, and local laws. We are an E‑Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 240‑864‑7000.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC