Staff Electrical Engineer

Advantage Technical; Harvard (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Massachusetts is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and qualify advanced electrical and electro-mechanical systems for defense programs.

You will work across the product lifecycle in a collaborative team of senior engineers, with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite per week) in Devens, MA. Travel is limited and a DoD clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD tools for electro-mechanical design.
• Experience developing and managing BOMs.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance if required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation electrical systems for domestic and international customers.
• Perform analog, digital, mixed-signal, cabling, and PCB design.
• Support electro-mechanical system design and integration.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and BOMs.
• Support system testing, verification, and qualification activities.
• Participate throughout the full product lifecycle from concept to payload integration.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Support customer and field requirements as needed.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Mixed-signal design

PCB design

Cabling design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

PADS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Work Schedule: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite, flexible based on project needs

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000, depending on experience and skillset

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

About the Role

A well-established defense technology organization is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and qualification of advanced electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

The organization develops mission-critical technologies and complex engineered systems used in demanding defense and national security environments.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of engineering challenges, including new product development, system upgrades, payload integration, and support of existing platforms.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative engineering environment and contributing to systems that move from early-stage development through testing, qualification, and deployment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Variety: Work across multiple programs involving new development, system support, and payload integration.
• Mission Impact: Contribute to technology supporting national defense and mission-critical applications.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced senior engineers who provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Innovation: Help develop advanced, mission-ready systems designed for challenging real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation electrical systems for domestic and international customers.
• Perform analog, digital, mixed-signal, cabling, and PCB design.
• Support electro-mechanical system design and integration.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support system testing, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification activities.
• Participate throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and new system development through payload integration and support of existing platforms.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Support customer and field requirements as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 1-5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience using CAD tools for electro-mechanical design.
• Experience developing and managing bills of materials (BOMs).
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Hands-on experience using standard engineering laboratory and shop tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
• OrCAD
• PADS
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical actuator systems and controllers.

This position is based in Devens, Massachusetts, with a flexible hybrid schedule requiring approximately 2-3 days onsite per week, depending on project and program needs.

Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will primarily depend on customer support requirements.