Electrical Engineer III

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer III conduct research, development, design, integration, and testing of electrical components, equipment, and systems supporting advanced naval technologies and engineering development efforts.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Independently design electronic circuits, components, and integrated systems utilizing ferroelectric, nonlinear, dielectric, phosphorescent, photo-conductive, and thermoelectric material properties.

• Design test control apparatus and equipment, determine testing procedures, and direct engineering personnel in fabrication and testing activities.

• Support field operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic installations and engineering development systems.

• Evaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to resolve malfunctions, improve performance, or support changing system requirements.

• Utilize computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering and system integration tasks.

• Support Linux-based engineering and operational environments, including system configuration, troubleshooting, permissions, and security management.

• Manage requirements gathering, software development coordination, testing, and implementation of software/code into the FOROPS Engineering Development Model for final validation.

• Ensure software releases meet deployable standards and maintain lifecycle consistency of deployed software suite performance.

• Conduct technical research and planning activities to proactively mitigate hardware/software obsolescence risks.

• May provide technical direction to less experienced personnel and support the training and development of junior staff.

• May lead limited engineering tasks assigned to junior personnel.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

• Six (6)+ years of full-time professional experience in systems engineering, including at least two (2) years of system-level experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Requirements definition

• System design parameters

• Concept of operations

• Risk assessment

• Productivity studies/analyses

• Performance analyses

• Test and evaluation

• Post-delivery support

• Experience working within Linux-based environments.

• Proficiency managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux systems.

• Ability to manage server health, permissions, and security protocols.

• Experience supporting software integration, validation, testing, and lifecycle management activities.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see for more information.

Required SkillsRequired Experience

Minimum Salary

$94,000.00

Maximum Salary

$130,000.00