Senior Electrical & Systems Engineer - Defense, Onsite SC

Akima; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Systems Engineer to oversee electrical subsystems within a defense environment at North Charleston, SC. The role requires designing and reviewing wiring diagrams, power cables, and harnesses, with system-level expertise across the lifecycle.

Applicants must hold an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with 10+ years of experience and be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET‑accredited Engineering discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Directly relevant experience working in close collaboration / team environments.

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, designs, tests, and evaluates electrical components, equipment and systems across the lifecycle of the project.
• Designs fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products.
• Develop, update, and review block wiring diagrams and system‑level electrical schematics.
• Design and evaluate power cables, connectors, harnesses, and related interface hardware.
• Review, validate, and approve cable drawings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integration readiness.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, interface definition, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless electrical integration.
• Troubleshoot electrical interfaces, perform continuity and power assessments, and identify design improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, SETA activities, risk assessments, and technical interchange meetings.
• Develop technical documentation, test procedures, wiring plans, and engineering reports.
• Support system installation, integration, and verification activities in lab and field environments.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder management skills and maintain seamless communication feedback loops.

Skills

Electrical design

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Visio

Zuken

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Systems Engineer to oversee electrical subsystems within a defense environment at North Charleston, SC. The role requires designing and reviewing wiring diagrams, power cables, and harnesses, with system-level expertise across the lifecycle.

Applicants must hold an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with 10+ years of experience and be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.