Staff Electrical Engineer

Advantage Technical; Ayer (MA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical in the United States is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support development of mission-critical systems in demanding defense environments. The role covers new product development, system support, payload integration, testing and qualification across robotics, maritime systems, and other advanced defense technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong EE foundation, hands-on design and troubleshooting skills, and can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 1–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience using CAD tools for electrical/electro-mechanical design.
• Experience creating or maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Hands‑on experience with standard laboratory and shop tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation electrical systems for domestic and international customers.
• Support analog, digital, mixed-signal, cabling, and PCB design activities.
• Participate in system testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and design verification.
• Support the full product lifecycle, including: New system development; Payload integration; System support and sustainment.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and bills of materials.
• Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Support integration of electrical and electro-mechanical components into larger system platforms.
• Balance multiple engineering priorities while maintaining quality and schedule requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

CAD tools

Troubleshooting

BOMs

DoD clearance

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

PADS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Altium Designer

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – approximately 2–3 days onsite

Salary Range: $78,600–$120,000

Travel: Less than 10%, depending on customer support requirements

Position Overview

A leading defense technology organization is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the development of advanced mission-critical systems used in demanding operational environments.

This position offers a broad mix of new product development, system support, payload integration, testing, and qualification. The engineer will work closely with experienced technical teams on projects involving robotics, maritime systems, and other advanced defense technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering foundation, enjoys hands‑on design and troubleshooting, and is comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation electrical systems for domestic and international customers.
• Support analog, digital, mixed-signal, cabling, and PCB design activities.
• Participate in system testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and design verification.
• Support the full product lifecycle, including:
• New system development
• Payload integration
• System support and sustainment
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and bills of materials.
• Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Support integration of electrical and electro-mechanical components into larger system platforms.
• Balance multiple engineering priorities while maintaining quality and schedule requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
• 1–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Experience using CAD tools for electrical/electro-mechanical design
• Experience creating or maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Hands‑on experience with standard laboratory and shop tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing assignments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics design
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
• OrCAD
• PADS
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Experience with PCB design using Altium Designer
• Hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical actuator systems and controllers
• Experience with cabling, harnesses, sensors, motors, or integrated electrical systems
• Background supporting robotics, defense, aerospace, maritime, or other complex electro‑mechanical products