Electrical Engineer

Location: Dahlgren, VA OR Crane, IN Security Clearance: Active Secret or higher [Required] Job Type: Full-Time Target Salary Range*: $130,000 - $160,000 This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary Position Overview The Electrical Engineer supports mission-critical electrical and control system sustainment and modernization efforts within a DoD environment. This role provides 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. Key Responsibilities PLC and Control System Support Develop, modify, and maintain Ladder Logic for programmable logic controllers.Integrate and support Allen-Bradley PLC platforms using Rockwell Automation software tools.Perform system integration using Studio 5000 / CompactLogix environments, version 21 or later.Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues at the system and subsystem level. Electrical Design and Hardware Support Develop and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.Support Printed Circuit Board design, review, and troubleshooting.Assemble, test, and validate electrical and control system assemblies. Control System Modernization and Integration Support LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems.Support limited FPGA-based integration as required as a non-primary responsibility.Support long-term lifecycle sustainment and modernization of existing control architectures. Knowledge Transfer and Technical Communication Provide technical knowledge transfer and documentation in support of workforce succession.Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs. [Required]Proven experience developing and troubleshooting Ladder Logic-based control systems.Experience using Rockwell Automation software tools, such as Studio 5000 / CompactLogix.Experience developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.Experience troubleshooting electrical and control system issues.Experience assembling and testing electrical or control system hardware. Skills Ability to work independently in a remote environment.Strong written and verbal technical communication skills. Clearance Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance. [Required] Preferred Qualifications 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.