Senior Electrical Engineer

Amentum; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and implement power distribution systems. The role involves teamwork, technical troubleshooting, and maintaining high standards in automotive design. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in system design, along with a valid U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical systems, ideally automotive.
• Familiarity with industry standards (SAE, ISO, IPC, MIL-STD).
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and integration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure manufacturable and cost-effective designs.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and ensure compliance with technical specs.

Skills

Electrical system design

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

CAD software

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust power distribution systems for vehicle-integrated equipment, including power distribution boxes, wiring harnesses, and cabling. Documenting design for some RF and Ethernet cables will also be required.
• Ensure designs adhere to relevant industry safety standards and codes (e.g., SAE, ISO, IPC,MIL-STD).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other design documentation using PTC Creo.
• Collaborate with technicians and manufacturing personnel to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective. Provide support during assembly and integration.
• Update and revise drawings and documentation as needed based on feedback from technicians, manufacturing, and testing.
• Work directly with customers to understand their requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and occasionally assist in developing new requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to cross-functional teams.
• Assist with fielding.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in electrical engineering and vehicle integration technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical system design, preferably in the automotive or related industries.
• Strong understanding of power distribution system design principles, including cable sizing, connector selection, circuit protection, and grounding techniques.
• Proficiency in using CAD software for electrical design, with PTC Creo experience preferred; experience with other CAD software will be considered.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes (e.g., SAE, ISO, IPC, MIL-STD).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and integration is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Clearance:

• Must have an Active US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

The salary range for this position is $110k to $150K. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site:www.amentumcareers.com

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