Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sabre Systems, LLC; King George (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Battle Management System family to apply robust electrical engineering processes. The role involves hands-on fabrication, schematic capture, PCB layout, cable/harness design, and microprocessor work while collaborating with the H42 EE team to refine program intent.

Some travel and DoD clearance are required. Responsibilities include designing PCBs, harnesses, and associated documentation; troubleshooting new designs; and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field with 8+ years of experience, including 3+ years in design and integration.
• Experience with electrical engineering analysis and test techniques.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools and creating cable drawings.
• Experience with weapon systems or command & control systems is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design custom PCBs using ARM-based microcontrollers for BMS platforms.
• Design harnesses and cabling between circuit cards and interfaces.
• Create engineering documentation for Technical Design Packages with fabrication instructions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and startup of new circuit board designs.
• Collaborate with EE, ME, embedded software, and QA teams.
• Develop status reports and communicate progress and results.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

Cable harness design

Electrical analysis

Embedded software design

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

OrCad/Cadence

Visio

SolidWorks

Job description

Responsibilities

This position serves as a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Battle Management System (BMS) family of projects. The Electrical Engineer will apply robust electrical engineering processes working closely with the Electrical team already established in H42. The candidate is expected to have hands‑on fabrication skills (soldering, cable making, use of oscilloscope, volt meter, small hand tools, crimper, PCB assembly) and expertise in electronic circuits, semiconductors, logic design, schematic capture, PCB layout, cable/harness design, and microprocessors. The Senior Electrical Engineer will communicate and collaborate regularly with the H42 EE team to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and develop and document solutions. Some additional duties may include participation in the installation, integration, and testing of the developed changes at Dahlgren.

• Design custom printed circuit boards using ARM‑based microcontrollers to control weapons on BMS platforms
• Design harnesses and cabling between the circuit cards and external interfaces
• Create engineering documentation for Technical Design Packages, including fabrication and assembly instructions
• Assist with troubleshooting and initial startup of new circuit board designs
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Software, and Quality Assurance teams
• Assess operational performance criteria and provide input for improving performance
• Develop status reports, progress and performance results, both orally and in writing

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. Eight (8) years professional technical experience including at least three (3) years specialized experience in concept definition, design, integration, and engineering. Specialized experience includes electrical engineering analysis and design, use of electrical engineering software tools, coordination of electrical fabrication, and electrical engineering test techniques.
• Knowledge of Electrical Engineering best practices and rapid development processes.
• Knowledge of Weapon Systems and Command & Control Systems.
• Proficient with PCB design software (OrCad/Cadence preferred).
• Proficient with creating cable drawings (Visio preferred).
• Knowledge of Embedded Software design best practices.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to work with changing program requirements.
• Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules.
• Ability to work with others to meet established goals and program schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Active DoD secret clearance.
• 20% travel on the contract is required.

Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract‑specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is $100,000.00 – $145,000.00.

Equal Opportunity

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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