Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability insurance

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, integrate and validate electrical systems for national security programs. On-site R&D lab with no telework option.

The role emphasizes robust, scalable electrical solutions for product development, manufacturing and operations, including harness routing and EMI/EMC considerations. Qualifications include a DoD secret clearance, a B.S.

Qualifications

• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical design experience on complex systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (OrCAD).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts from concept through final production.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams and architecture documentation.
• Design and develop cable assemblies and wiring harnesses with routing and connectors.
• Research, design and evaluate electrical systems to meet requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures.
• Define harness requirements including signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Support program schedules, budgets and risk mitigation.
• Participate in design reviews and support production and integration.

Skills

Electrical design

KiCAD

OrCAD

Schematic capture

Wiring harness design

Testing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCAD

OrCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical systems across commercial and industrial programs. This role focuses on delivering robust, scalable, and cost-effective electrical solutions for product development, manufacturing, and operational environments. The role includes responsibility for cable and wiring harness design, development, and integration.

Location: On-site R&D Lab, (*No Telework/hybrid arrangements available)

Work hours: 0600-1430, with some overtime, based on mission needs

Travel Requirements: 5-10%

Working Hours: Standard

Standard Basic Compensation: $150,00 - $190,000 USD annually

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts from concept through final production.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools. (KiCAD, OrCAD)
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and architecture documentation
• Research, design, and evaluate electrical systems to meet operational and performance requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures
• Design and develop cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including routing, shielding, and connector selection
• Define harness requirements including signal integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, and environmental constraints
• Support program schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation
• Participate in design reviews and support production and integration activities.
• Work closely with a small team to execute fast paced, short timeline projects, both individually and as a team.

Required Qualifications

• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience performing electrical design on complex systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools. (OrCAD)
• Experience with test equipment and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Space Flight hardware.
• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle from concept to production.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with Solidworks 3D CAD and CAM tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.