Overview
DecisiveInstincts, LLC, is a joint venture (ActioNet and Akamai Intelligence) seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) in Charleston, SC. The engineer will lead complex system design and integration for defense-related electronic systems, ensuring compliance with DoD, MIL-STD, and IEEE standards. This role requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, along with hands-on experience in electrical design, testing, and system validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex system design and integration efforts for defense electronic systems.
- Develop and validate circuit designs, ensuring performance optimization and reliability.
- Perform detailed failure analysis and recommend engineering solutions and system improvements.
- Lead multidisciplinary design and peer reviews, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate with vendors to evaluate and qualify COTS components for performance, compatibility, and lifecycle reliability.
- Supervise prototype builds, oversee testing, and support transition to production phases.
- Ensure compliance with DoD safety, environmental, and quality standards .
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical development and design best practices.
- Review and approve design documentation, schematics, and technical reports.
Education & Certifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field ( Masters preferred ).Active Secret Clearance required.Certifications (preferred) :Professional Engineer (PE) License Electrical or Electronics
DoD 8570 IAT Level II / III (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+)IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 Certification (for electronics manufacturing and soldering standards)Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) optional but beneficialDesired Skills
Proficiency in SPICE, MATLAB / Simulink, Altium Designer, or OrCAD .Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and IEEE 15288 standards.Experience with EMI / EMC testing, FMEA, and environmental stress screening (ESS) .Strong background in analog / digital circuit design, FPGA interfaces, and power distribution systems .#J-18808-Ljbffr