Senior Electrical Engineer

Serco; Gypsum Township (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the AFLCMC/WAG program at Tinker AFB, OK.

The role focuses on research, development, testing, and sustainment of electrical/electronic systems for aeronautical vehicles and related ground platforms. The candidate must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, have an ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, and possess 12+ years of engineering experience with DoD or a DoD contractor.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility and ability to obtain
• ABET-accredited Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree required (B.S. or higher)
• 12+ years engineering experience with DoD or DoD contractor OR 10+ years with M.S. in a relevant field

Responsibilities

• Perform development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems for aeronautical platforms.
• Provide expert technical guidance to leadership on sustaining engineering and architecture decisions.
• Translate user requirements into system requirements for hardware, software, and electronics design.
• Support system/subsystem integration and verification across programs using USAF processes.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans; participate in root-cause analyses.

Skills

Security clearance

Systems engineering

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

M.S. in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you want to work on a cutting-edge Air Force program, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Tinker AFB, OK.
AFLCMC/WAG develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. Executing a significant budget, the AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, rapidly fields, sustains, and demilitarizes capabilities for the warfighter.
An active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform duties in research, development, testing, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of electrical devices/systems on new and/or existing aeronautical vehicle systems and/or airborne or related ground systems avionics.
• Serve as the technical expert for the organization and provide advice/assistance to leadership on problems, issues, and projects as they relate to sustaining engineering.
• Develop and review the overall system electrical/electronic design baseline's architecture and interoperability requirements.
• Translate user requirements into system requirements, which are used to design, develop, test, and evaluate software, electrical and electronics for systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development, sustainment and verification of systems, software, and equipment; demonstrate familiarity with USAF engineering processes and V diagram.
• Evaluate system test plans and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing.
• Demonstrate experience with USAF technical orders and depot/field engineering support.
• Provide electronics engineering support during root cause analyses for assigned programs and demonstrate familiarity with the USAF eight step process.
• Read and generate changes to electrical and electronic drawings and mechanical drawings.
• Interpret computer aided design software for mechanical and electrical systems and model-based design concepts.
• Develop technical papers/presentations, and clearly communicate concepts to program team.
• Support development and review of the full range of program and contract documentation.
• Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals.
• Perform technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.

Role

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active DoW Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Program (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from an ABET accredited program with a minimum of 12 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor.
• OR a Masters Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from an ABET accredited program and a minimum of 10 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor.
• Minimum of 3 years of SAP experience within the last 8 years.
• The ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Familiar with basics of electrical and electronic circuits, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard communication circuits, radar, electro-mechanical interface design, software control of electronic circuits.
• Familiar with analog to digital and digital to analog interfaces, electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility, circuit analysis, and safety of flight requirements in electrical and electronic circuitry.
• DoD acquisition program office experience focused on airborne weapon system sustainment.
• Experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range

The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

Leave and Other Policies

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.