Electrical Engineer - Depot Operations, Level 2
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Systems Engineer
Electrical Engineer – Depot Operations (Level 2 / Level
3)
Mid–Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $80,000 - $105,000 | Travel:
As Required | Onsite:
Huntsville, AL
Support mission-critical defense sustainment operations—providing electrical engineering expertise for depot-level maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability engineering, system upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment of electrical power, control, and distribution systems supporting national defense programs.
A Day in the Life – What you’ll doDevelop and maintain troubleshooting guides, fault isolation procedures, and repair instructions for power distribution units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and other line replaceable units (LRUs).
Create, review, and approve electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and engineering specifications using industry-standard electrical design tools.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and condition-based monitoring activities utilizing infrared thermography, vibration analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify recurring system issues and develop corrective actions.
Generate reliability assessments, maintenance reports, trend analyses, and engineering recommendations that improve system availability and performance.
Author, maintain, and control technical documentation including work instructions, maintenance procedures, test procedures, as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and configuration records.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel, quality assurance teams, logistics organizations, and external vendors to execute repair, maintenance, and modernization activities.
Support depot modernization initiatives involving power distribution systems, UPS systems, battery systems, PLC‑controlled equipment, and facility infrastructure upgrades.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, depot maintenance procedures, and engineering best practices.
Manage engineering configuration data and maintenance records within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Participate in sustainment team meetings, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical guidance supporting mission readiness, equipment reliability, and long‑term sustainment objectives.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET‑accredited institution or closely related engineering discipline
- Level 2:
Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical engineering or maintenance experience - Level 3:
Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering, reliability engineering, or depot sustainment experience - Active DoD Secret security clearance required
- Experience supporting electrical maintenance, engineering, or sustainment activities within defense, aerospace, OEM, manufacturing, or military environments
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Solid Works Electrical, or comparable electrical design platforms
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, grounding systems, UPS systems, battery systems, and fault protection methodologies
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation
- Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, IBM Maximo, or equivalent asset management platforms
- Experience utilizing electrical test equipment and troubleshooting electrical systems
- Knowledge of electrical maintenance best practices, reliability engineering principles, and preventive maintenance programs
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary sustainment teams
- IPC Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) certification
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety certification
- OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification
- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems including Allen‑Bradley,…
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