Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location: Sarasota, FL
Industry: Defense Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000
Travel: Approximately 25-30%, domestic and international as needed
Requirements: On-site role; ITAR-authorized U.S. Person; must be comfortable working in facilities that handle firearms and munitions

Position Summary
SRG Government Services is supporting a growing defense manufacturing organization seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and support electrical and electronic subsystems associated with a complex defense weapon system.
This role supports prototype development through production readiness, ensuring electrical components and interfaces meet Government requirements for performance, reliability, safety, and maintainability. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with systems, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and test teams to deliver production-representative hardware in support of Government-led test and evaluation activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have hands-on electrical engineering experience supporting ruggedized systems in defense, aerospace, industrial, munitions, or related high-reliability environments. This person should be comfortable working across engineering, manufacturing, test, supplier, and customer-facing teams while supporting prototype development, production readiness, compliance, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and other relevant regulations, requirements, and policies.
• Design, develop, and integrate electrical and electronic subsystems, including power distribution, wiring harnesses, connectors, and control interfaces.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and associated technical documentation.
• Support system integration by ensuring electrical compatibility across mechanical assemblies and subsystems.
• Perform electrical analyses to verify performance, safety, and reliability under operational conditions.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions during integration, testing, and production.
• Ensure compliance with Government-furnished Technical Data Packages, applicable MIL-STDs, and contract requirements.
• Support configuration management and engineering change control activities.
• Assist with preparation of electrical test procedures and support Government-led test and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners to support producibility, assembly, inspection, and acceptance of electrical components.
• Support supplier technical oversight and evaluation of electrical components and assemblies.
• Support other projects and work as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• ITAR-authorized U.S. Person required.
• Must be lawfully permitted and comfortable working in facilities that handle firearms and munitions.
• Must be willing to travel approximately 25-30%, both domestically and internationally; travel may vary based on business needs.
• Must be able to work on site in Sarasota, FL.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience supporting defense, aerospace, or industrial programs.
• Experience designing and integrating ruggedized electrical systems for harsh environments.
• Familiarity with military electrical standards and practices, including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-810.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools and schematic capture software.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting weapon systems, munitions, or safety-critical systems.
• Experience with power conditioning, EMI/EMC mitigation, and grounding/bonding practices.
• Familiarity with Government test processes and supporting documentation.
• Experience transitioning electrical designs from prototype to production.
• Active or eligible U.S. security clearance.

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