Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amentum is seeking a skilled and driven Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team based in Edmonds, WA. This design-focused role involves leading electrical design efforts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design efforts from concept development through detailed design, fabrication support, and on-site commissioning
- Develop and review wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, harness drawings, and interconnect documentation using CAD/EDA tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, or equivalent)
- Perform electrical analysis including power budgets, voltage drop, signal integrity, and harness load calculations to validate designs meet system requirements
- Evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with applicable electrical standards and codes
- Drive projects through the full lifecycle — from initial concept and requirements definition through fabrication, installation, testing, and operational turnover
- Apply engineering expertise in low voltage circuit design, sensor integration, signal conditioning, and wiring harness development for complex system applications
- Develop and review harness and cable assembly drawings, connector specifications, and routing layouts that comply with applicable workmanship and design standards
- Troubleshoot low voltage circuits, sensor faults, and harness anomalies using standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and signal analyzers)
- Select and specify sensors, connectors, cables, and associated hardware appropriate for the operating environment and system requirements
- Lead and actively participate in formal design reviews (PDR, CDR, and peer reviews), ensuring technical rigor, safety compliance, and design completeness
- Review work packages, installation procedures, and test plans for electrical systems to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with engineering intent prior to field execution
- Evaluate proposed design changes and engineering change orders for technical feasibility, signal integrity impact, and compliance with applicable standards
- Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software engineers to ensure electrical designs integrate effectively within the broader system architecture
- Work directly with vendors and harness fabricators to communicate design intent, clarify wiring and connector requirements, and ensure hardware is manufactured to specification
- Review vendor submittals, harness drawings, and material certifications to verify conformance with design and workmanship requirements (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent)
- Support procurement activities by developing specifications, statements of work, and technical evaluation criteria for electrical hardware and fabrication services
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing and inspection activities to validate electrical assembly quality prior to delivery
- Develop troubleshooting plans for on-site issues, provide instructions for on-site team for issue resolution
- Write and review technical reports documenting electrical system performance, design analyses, test results, and issue identification and resolution
- Produce clear, accurate engineering documentation including design memos, field reports, and lessons-learned summaries for program records
- Coordinate proactively with project managers, fellow engineers, field technicians, and operations staff to plan and execute work efficiently
- Communicate technical findings, project status, and risk items clearly and concisely to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
- Serve as a technical resource and collaborative partner across disciplines, fostering a team environment built on transparency and shared accountability
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Systems Engineering (or similar) from an ABET-accredited institution
- 3-12 years of electrical engineering experience encompassing circuit/system design, analysis, and project lifecycle management
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
- Proficiency with CAD/EDA tools for electrical schematic and wiring diagram development (AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, or similar)
- Demonstrated experience with low voltage systems, sensor integration, and wiring harness design
- Strong ability to read and produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and technical specifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical content clearly to diverse audiences and produce professional engineering documentation
- Ability to work in field environments, including industrial and outdoor settings, as required
- Experience with ruggedized or defense-grade electrical systems, connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-26482, or similar), and harness workmanship standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
- Background in aerospace, defense, shipboard, or energy sector programs
- Experience leading design reviews (PDR/CDR) and managing electrical hardware through formal change control processes
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus
- Knowledge of applicable safety and design standards such as NFPA 70E, MIL-STD-461 (EMC), or MIL-HDBK-522
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers or technicians
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