Electrical Engineer

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in PCB design (schematic capture required).
• Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar PCB design tool.
• Experience designing and testing digital and analog circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools, test equipment, and standard lab practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; active clearance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical hardware environments.
• Experience with environmental, qualification, or acceptance testing.
• Experience with electrical simulation tools (e.g., SPICE-based modeling).
• Familiarity with requirements management or configuration management systems.

Key Competencies

• Ownership mindset and accountability.
• Cross-team communication and collaboration.
• Initiative and problem-solving.
• Adaptability in fast-paced development environments.
• Customer interaction and responsiveness.
• Hands-on approach to build, integration, and test activities.
• Focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer with strong hands-on experience in PCB design, digital and analog circuit development, and hardware integration. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, analyze, prototype, and test electrical systems that support mission critical products. The ideal candidate brings initiative, ownership, and a collaborative mindset, and is comfortable taking designs from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test digital and analog circuits for new and existing systems.
• Perform PCB schematic capture and coordinate layout activities using Altium (required).
• Support hardware integration, prototype builds, and hands-on testing of electrical systems.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct electrical analysis, calculations, and trade studies to evaluate design options.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in system-level integration, verifying electrical performance and resolving issues alongside mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and maintain engineering requirements, specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
• Contribute to design reviews and provide clear, actionable technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Support configuration management, change control, and documentation release processes.
• Assist manufacturing teams during build and production phases, ensuring designs are robust and producible.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support program objectives, schedule commitments, and quality goals.

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