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Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer will support the design, integration, analysis, and testing of electrical systems for complex Department of Defense (DoD) weapons, missiles, launchers, and maritime systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical engineering principles, electrical system design tools, and hands-on experience with sensors, power systems, embedded controllers, and launcher electrical equipment. The engineer will contribute to full lifecycle engineering activities, including requirements development, system integration, fabrication coordination, and test and evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical engineering analysis, design, and integration for weapon, missile, launcher, and maritime systems.
- Design and integrate sensors—including tracking and guidance sensors—into projectiles and weapon systems.
- Support the design, development, and testing of missile launcher electrical equipment.
- Utilize electrical engineering software tools to develop system designs, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate electrical fabrication activities and ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
- Apply electrical engineering test techniques to validate system performance and reliability.
- Work with power systems, embedded controllers, and linear drive systems in support of system development.
- Support requirements management, electrical systems engineering processes, and test and evaluation activities.
- Contribute to system integration efforts and provide technical input for engineering reviews and events.
Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must have an active secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
- Ten (10) years of professional technical experience, including at least five (5) years of specialized experience in:
- Maritime, launcher, missile, weapon, or weapon control systems concept definition, design, integration, and engineering.
- Electrical engineering analysis and design.
- Use of electrical engineering software tools.
- Coordination of electrical fabrication.
- Application of electrical engineering test techniques.
- Engineering experience in the design and integration of tracking and guidance sensors into projectiles and weapon systems.
- Engineering experience in the design, development, and testing of missile launcher electrical equipment.
- Experience with power systems, embedded controllers, and linear drive systems.
- Experience generating electrical system requirements, supporting test and evaluation, and applying electrical systems engineering processes.
- Successful background and drug screening check.
Preferred Requirements:
- Five (5) years of professional technical experience including three (3) years of specialized experience in:
- Electrical systems design and integration engineering.
- Test and evaluation activities.
- Electrical systems requirements management.
- Electrical systems engineering design and use of electrical engineering design software tools.
- Electrical systems engineering processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience supporting DoD engineering reviews, audits, and technical events.
Physical Demands or Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
About ZelTech:
Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.
Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.
Our Mission:
Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.
Our Workforce:
ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k immediate vesting with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonuses for performance
- Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
- Educational assistance and special training programs
- Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
- Group life insurance (Company paid)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
- Health and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts on various services and products
Equal Opportunities:
ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
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