Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer

Odyssey Systems; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer to support advanced situational awareness programs. This role involves designing and integrating RF and signal processing systems for battlefield awareness. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience, hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and possess strong circuit design and problem-solving skills. The position allows for collaboration across diverse teams in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in electrical/electronics design.
• Must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Strong proficiency with circuit design and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical circuits and systems.
• Oversee schematic creation and PCB layout reviews.
• Perform advanced analysis and validate design performance.

Skills

Circuit design

Analog/digital electronics

Embedded hardware

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer to support advanced situational awareness and multi‑domain operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of RF and signal processing systems that enable next‑generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operators to design and deliver systems that integrate data from diverse sensors, communications, and radar systems to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience contributing to mission‑critical DoD programs in multi‑domain environments.
Location: MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA (CONTRACT AWARD * * *)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical and electronic circuits, systems, and components.
• Oversee schematic creation, PCB layout reviews, and component selection for new and existing products.
• Perform advanced analysis, modeling, and simulation to validate design performance and reliability.
• Develop test plans, execute validation activities, and troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in design practices, documentation, and engineering processes.
• Support supplier evaluations, design reviews, and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, test reports, and design artifacts.
• (CONTRACT AWARD * * *)

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in electrical/electronics design and development.
• Strong proficiency with circuit design, analog/digital electronics, and embedded hardware.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, Mentor Graphics).
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, power electronics, grounding, and EMI/EMC principles.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, or SoC‑based designs.
• Knowledge of high‑speed digital design, RF systems, or power conversion technologies.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards (UL, CE, FCC, IEC, ISO).
• Experience with reliability engineering, DFMEA, or design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM/DFT).
• Background in automotive, aerospace, industrial, medical, or consumer electronics environments.

Interpersonal Skills

• Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Additional Information

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA.
Travel: As needed.
(CONTRACT AWARD * * *)

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems is a world‑class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain‑specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.