Electrical Engineer - Depot Operations, Level 2 or 3 Jobs

Electrical Engineer
- Depot Operations

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 do:

• Develop 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, Siemens, or Schneider Electric platforms
• Experience utilizing condition-based monitoring tools such as infrared thermography and vibration analysis systems
• Experience supporting hazardous material (HAZMAT) handling requirements involving batteries, fuel cells, or electrical energy storage systems
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or Solid Works Electrical for large-scale electrical design and schematic control
• Experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and configuration management tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams supporting complex repair, sustainment, or modernization projects
• Experience developing technical training materials, maintenance documentation, and engineering procedures
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), system lifecycle…