Senior Electrical Design Engineer

C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.); Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos C5ISR seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development, evaluation and implementation of complex electrical designs aligned with customer requirements, technical specs, and schedules. The role provides technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle, ensuring system performance and compliance with standards.

Key responsibilities include supporting proposals, leading design reviews, mentoring engineers, managing risks, and driving system integration, testing, and

Qualifications

• Reviews customer requirements, specs, and SOWs to ensure contract compliance.
• Designs AC & DC electrical systems from customer specifications.
• Prepares wiring diagrams and lists.
• Creates technical proposals, materials, procurement specs, and analyses.
• Directs tasks to CAD and Electrical Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evaluation of complex electrical designs meeting specs, costs, and schedules.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering lifecycle and ensure design integrity.
• Support proposal development and designReviews, and mentor project engineers.
• Manage technical risks and support system integration and testing.
• Drive continuous product improvement, innovation, and cost optimization.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD

Reading specs

Team mentoring

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in technical field

Tools

CAD software

Electrical analyses tools

Job description

Kratos C5ISR designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced mission-critical technologies for defense, intelligence, and national security customers. These are innovative solutions that enhance situational awareness, strengthen decision-making, and support those on the front lines. Our teams develop and deliver specialty mobility systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielded shelter platforms, missile launcher and transporter systems, and related ground support hardware. These highly engineered solutions support C5ISR applications, missile defense and radar systems, unmanned vehicle platforms, command and control programs, SATCOM systems, shipboard systems, directed energy weapons, and strategic deterrence. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment. Join us and help shape the future of national security.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for leading the development, evaluation, and implementation of complex electrical designs that meet customer requirements, technical specifications, cost objectives, and project schedules. The role provides technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle, ensuring design integrity, system performance, and compliance with applicable electrical standards and project requirements. Key responsibilities include supporting proposal development, leading design reviews and technical problem-solving, mentoring engineering team members, managing technical risks, supporting system integration and testing, and driving continuous product improvement, innovation, and cost optimization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews customer requirements including customer specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings in order to ensure compliance with contract.
• Designs AC & DC electrical systems from customer specifications.
• Prepares wiring diagrams and lists.
• Creates technical proposals, technical materials, procurement specifications and electrical analyses.
• Direct tasks to other design staff including CAD and Electrical Engineers.

Keyword: electrical, CAD, Manufacturing, design, drawings, analysis

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in technical field.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required

From: Kratos Defense