Senior Electrical Engineer – Defense Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate electrical systems for defense and industrial programs. The role emphasizes robust, scalable electronics, including cable harness design and integration, with a focus on meeting operational requirements.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and at least 8 years of experience in electrical design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical design experience on complex systems.
• Experience with test equipment and troubleshooting.

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.
• Define harness requirements including signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and environmental constraints.
• Support program schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation.
• Participate in design reviews and support production and integration activities.
• Collaborate with a small team on fast-paced, short-timeline projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Security clearance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

KiCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate electrical systems for defense and industrial programs. The role emphasizes robust, scalable electronics, including cable harness design and integration, with a focus on meeting operational requirements.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and at least 8 years of experience in electrical design.