Electrical Engineer

Security Clearance: Secret

Location: Dahlgren, VA OR Crane, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000

This role supports mission-critical electrical and control system sustainment and modernization efforts within a DoD environment. The Electrical Engineer will provide hands‑on expertise in PLC‑based control systems, Ladder Logic development, and electrical design, while serving as an understudy to a retiring government engineer to ensure continuity of system knowledge. The position is fully remote and supports long‑term lifecycle sustainment and modernization of existing control architectures.

• Develop, modify, and maintain Ladder Logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Integrate and support Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms using Rockwell Automation software tools.
• Perform system integration using Studio 5000 / Compact Logix environments (version 21 or later).
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, review, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues at the system and subsystem level.
• Assemble, test, and validate electrical and control system assemblies.
• Support LabVIEW‑based control and data acquisition systems.
• Provide technical knowledge transfer and documentation in support of workforce succession.
• Support limited FPGA‑based integration as required (non‑primary responsibility).
• Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Must have experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Proven experience developing and troubleshooting Ladder Logic–based control systems.
• Experience using Rockwell Automation software tools (e.g., Studio 5000 / Compact Logix).
• Experience developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control system issues.
• Experience assembling and testing electrical or control system hardware.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

• Experience with LabVIEW‑based control systems.
• Experience with FPGA integration or mixed FPGA/PLC environments.
• Experience supporting legacy control systems and modernization efforts.
• Prior experience supporting government or defense programs.
• CompTIA Security+ desired, must obtain within 90 days of starting.