ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers government-compliant back-office solutions to support teaming partners within the GovCon space. We are working with our client, Don Selvy Enterprises (DSE), to find their next Electrical Engineer I.

About DSE

DSE, Inc. is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering, training, and program management that enables front-line soldiers, sailors, and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms. DSE fosters a work environment that supports ingenuity and care for each team member, keeping abreast of emerging capabilities in aviation, maritime technologies, and simulation/training technology.

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer I provides entry-level technical and engineering support services for the Air Combat Electronics program office at NAVAIR (PMA-209). This position is open to recent graduates and early-career engineers with no prior professional experience required.

You will work alongside senior engineers supporting military communications systems, with a focus on software defined radios including Embedded COMSEC, anti-jam, and SATCOM waveforms. Early work includes:

• Supporting the review of Engineering Change Proposals and CDRL documents
• Contributing sections to technical white papers and platform integration plans
• Assisting with testing of ARC-210 radio capabilities delivered through Collins radio and RCU software releases

This role is designed for someone eager to learn defense communications systems from the inside. You are expected to arrive with a solid engineering foundation, curiosity, and a willingness to ask questions.

Why DSE

DSE rewards relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, and military service. The PTO program is experience-based, allowing for higher PTO allocation from day one. This philosophy extends to the entire benefits package.

Responsibilities

Engineering Support and Development

• Support the analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of military communications and weapons systems under the direction of senior engineering staff
• Assist in verifying that designs meet operational requirements, addressing both functional and performance specifications
• Learn and apply the tools, standards, and methodologies used in Navy systems integration work

Technical Documentation and Analysis

• Assist in reviewing engineering change proposals, CDRL deliverables, feasibility studies, and other technical documentation
• Draft assigned sections of technical reports, white papers, and integration plans for senior review
• Compile and organize technical data in support of engineering analyses and recommendations

Systems Integration and Testing

• Support systems integration activities to verify interaction between components and subsystems
• Assist with quality assurance testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities
• Support the preparation of test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, and capture and document test results

Process and Documentation Support

• Assist in writing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and design practice criteria
• Identify and raise inefficiencies observed in day-to-day engineering workflows

Performance Evaluation

• Support the review of technical specifications for alignment with military standards and performance requirements
• Assist in collecting and analyzing performance data used to identify risks and evaluate system reliability

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Degree must be completed prior to start date; candidates graduating within six months of application are encouraged to apply

Experience

• No prior professional engineering experience required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Demonstrated foundation in circuit analysis, signals and systems, and electronics coursework
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical work clearly
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or research experience in aerospace, defense, communications, or RF engineering
• Coursework or project experience in communications systems, RF and microwave engineering, digital signal processing, or embedded systems
• Hands-on laboratory experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Senior design or capstone project involving hardware and software integration
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C
• Prior military service or exposure to a DoD environment
• Existing or previously held security clearance

Benefits

• Starting salary range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually
• Medical and dental: 100% company-paid premiums for employees, 50% for dependents
• 401(k): up to a 4% company match
• Fully paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible
• Experience-based PTO: internship and co-op experience considered, plus the option to purchase additional PTO
• 11 paid holidays (6 national, 5 floating)
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth, including graduate coursework
• Structured onboarding with a senior engineer mentor and a defined path to Electrical Engineer II