Job Title:

Staff Electrical Engineer Location:

Hanover, MD (Hybrid)

Duration:

06 Months + extensions

Work Hours:

8am - 5pm EST or 9am - 6pm

EST Work Site:

In-office 4 days (Mon-Thur) remote (Fri) About the

Role:

We are seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of complex electrical and control systems for advanced robotic, electromechanical, and mission-critical technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work on highly innovative, one-of-a-kind engineering projects in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate will combine strong electrical engineering expertise with hands-on system integration and testing experience, while leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead electrical and control system design efforts for complex engineering projects. Mentor, supervise, and provide technical guidance to small and medium-sized engineering teams. Develop system architectures and electrical designs from high-level requirements. Participate in and lead design reviews, technical evaluations, and problem-solving activities. Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams. Support system integration, troubleshooting, validation, and testing activities. Ensure engineering deliverables meet performance, quality, and schedule objectives. Take ownership of technical outcomes while exercising sound engineering judgment and decision-making .

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline. 10+ years of electrical engineering experience involving the design, analysis, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of complex electrical or electromechanical systems. Experience throughout the full engineering lifecycle, including concept development, design, simulation, assembly, integration, and verification. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. Citizenship required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience integrating Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware and developing system interfaces. Strong knowledge of electrical components, power supplies, control systems, relays, connectors, wiring devices, and safety systems. Experience with embedded control systems, single-board computers (SBCs), sensors, actuators, and industrial automation. Expertise with communication protocols such as: Ethernet

USB RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 SPI I2C CAN

Experience designing DC power systems and calculating system power requirements. Knowledge of grounding, shielding, EMI mitigation, and electrical noise reduction techniques. Ability to generate and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams. Proficiency with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and communication analyzers. Experience with engineering tools such as: Altium Designer SPICE AutoCAD SolidWorks SolidWorks Electrical MATLAB MathCAD Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Nice to

Have:

Marine, underwater systems, robotics, or autonomous systems experience. Experience with ROVs, AUVs, sonar systems, or related technologies. Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, IEC, ISO, NEMA, NEC, MIL, or similar engineering standards. PCB design experience. Fiber optics experience. Motor drives, automation, and robotics expertise. Closed-loop control systems design and tuning experience. Low- to medium-voltage power systems experience. Machine safety systems knowledge. Programming or scripting experience. Willingness to travel occasionally within the U.S. or internationally for project-related activities. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.