Electrical Engineer II (VA) Upcoming Role

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty-Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.

Job Summary

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer to support ongoing technology development efforts at our Fairfax, VA office. This role will contribute to ISR sensor design, high‑powered laser systems, and unmanned aerial vehicle integration. This role will include research, design, development and testing of electronic subsystems and systems for development efforts.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the development and design of system from initial concept through prototype and low-rate production
• Research, design, develop, and test electrical components, both individually and as part of larger systems
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors responsible for component and subassembly manufacturing
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Assist in developing and maintaining project deliverables, including detailed plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, issue tracking, and status reports for both customers and internal management.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with 2-4 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience applying technical standards, principles, and theories.
• Familiarity with Altium or comparable circuit-design tools.
• Experience designing circuit boards, cables, and sensor systems individually and as part of as team.
• Active Secret clearance or above
• US citizenship

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with ISR systems
• Circuit Board Design with Altium or similar
• Experience with cable manufacturing, including crimping and lacing.
• Additive manufacturing experience a plus
• FPGA programming experience a plus
• Circuit board prototyping and repair

Travel/Physical Requirements

• May require some domestic and/or international travel
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:

• 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off

• 5/8s

• 4/10s

• 3/12s

• Lifestyle spending account.

• Perks at work.

• Generous employee referral program.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Twenty-Six Defense benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@26defensemaritime.com

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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