Senior Electrical Engineer

Serco; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the DoD Anti-Tamper program at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role requires active TS/SCI eligibility and will involve evaluating electronics and implementing reverse engineering methods.

Responsibilities include collaborating with DoD labs and industry partners, improving CPI protection, and providing technical oversight for program protection and acquisition activities. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI/SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited engineering + 12 years DoD experience.
• OR Master’s degree in engineering with ABET degree + 8 years DoD experience.
• Minimum of 3 years SAP and/or SCI experience in the last 8 years.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assess microelectronics, integrated circuitry, processors, and memory in military equipment.
• Exploit circuitry and memory with lab equipment; apply reverse engineering methodologies.
• Collaborate with DoD labs and industry to evaluate susceptibilities of weapons systems.
• Improve weapon system manufacture, operations, remanufacture, and de-militarization processes.
• Interface with DoD teams to evaluate designs for CPI vulnerabilities.
• Develop plans to assess security features of GOTS/COTS components for CPI risk.
• Support technology acquisitions with long-term planning and RFP oversight.
• Assess capabilities to meet system design requirements.

Skills

Active DoD TS clearance

Electrical engineering

DoD Anti-Tamper

Lab equipment experience

Reverse engineering

Travel up to 10%

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's in engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you want to work on cutting-edge DoD programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division, DoD Anti-Tamper (AT) Executive Agent Field Program Office (AFLCMC/WAG-AT) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

WAG-AT conducts studies to identify new capabilities; matures laboratory technologies to be weapon system ready; and develops, tests, and rapidly fields new AT capabilities/products all which provide insight and foundational AT technology to seed DoD weapon system development programs. These are focused on reducing developmental risk and associated cost and schedule growth, ultimately ensuring AT architectures are developed, supporting protection of US warfighters against loss of life caused by technological exploitation of US weapons systems.

In this role, you will:

• Assess microelectronics, integrated circuitry, industry standard processors, and memory chips used in military equipment
• Using experience with lab equipment, assess and exploit circuity, processors, and memory chips and implement methodologies for reverse engineering electronic systems and integrated circuitry
• Collaborate with Service labs and industry partners in assessing current and future weapons systems’ susceptibilities and vulnerabilities to an adversary’s exploitation; evaluate and develop friendly forces lab exploitation capabilities of US weapons systems’ electronic circuitry
• Using expertise in DoD, AF and common engineering and scientific principles, criteria, and procedures; improve planned and existing weapon system manufacture, operations, re-manufacture and de-militarization operations and oversight
• Interface with DoD Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to evaluate current designs and identify vulnerabilities and susceptibilities to foreign and adversary exploitation
• For program protection, identify technologies and evaluate system/subsystem design functions and improvements to protect Critical Program Information (CPI)
• Develop plans to assess security features of Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) components for CPI susceptibility/vulnerability to exploitation and reverse engineering
• Assist efforts to improve US weapons system anti-tamper/anti-exploitation design, development, manufacturing, training, and sustainment
• Provide engineering support for technology and product acquisitions to include long-term planning, request for proposal (RFP) development, and technical oversight of ongoing projects
• Assess acquired capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications

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 engineering from an ABET accredited program plus 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 engineering from an ABET accredited program and a minimum of 8 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor
• Minimum of 3 years of SAP and/or SCI experience within the last 8 years
• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• A Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• DoW Anti-Tamper and program protection planning knowledge and experience
• Familiar with electrical and electronic circuits, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard communication circuits, electro-mechanical interface design, and software control of electronic circuits

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . 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.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

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

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. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .