Electrical Engineer III - TS/SCI REQUIRED

Job Description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: ACTIVE TOP SECRET REQUIRED | TS/SCI PREFERRED

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support a high-priority defense program in Hunt Valley, Maryland . This is a direct-hire, full-time opportunity offering a $160,000 annual salary .

The Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of complex electronic systems. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across disciplines and solving challenging hardware and system-level problems in a mission-focused defense environment.

Position Information

• Position: Electrical Engineer
• Company: Kelly Government Solutions
• Location: Hunt Valley, MD
• Employment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time
• Salary: $160,000 annually
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret required; TS/SCI preferred
• Travel: Occasional travel to customer and test locations may be required

What You’ll DoElectrical Design & Documentation

• Design and document electronic assemblies and system components by developing accurate engineering documentation that supports manufacturing, integration, testing, maintenance, and future system modifications.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, wiring lists, cable drawings, and harness documentation to clearly define electrical connections and ensure systems can be consistently built, installed, tested, and maintained.
• Design and develop custom cable assemblies based on system requirements, electrical specifications, and physical constraints.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation that communicate design requirements clearly to engineering, manufacturing, installation, and program teams.
• Develop facility layout drawings that account for equipment placement, electrical power requirements, HVAC needs, and other infrastructure considerations necessary to support electronic systems.
• Evaluate electrical and mechanical interfaces to ensure electrical designs can be successfully integrated with the overall system.

Hardware Integration, Testing & Troubleshooting

• Build, inspect, integrate, and test prototype and production electronic assemblies , ensuring hardware is properly configured and performs according to established engineering requirements.
• Support cable and wiring harness fabrication and testing , verifying electrical continuity, configuration, workmanship, and system compatibility.
• Perform electrical integration and system-level validation to identify issues that may not be apparent during individual component testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system-level problems using engineering analysis, test data, schematics, instrumentation, and other diagnostic methods to determine the source of failures.
• Conduct failure investigations and root-cause analysis to determine why problems occurred and develop effective corrective actions rather than simply addressing symptoms.
• Recommend design improvements that increase system reliability, maintainability, performance, and overall mission effectiveness.
• Support installation, integration, and testing at customer and test locations , providing hands-on engineering expertise when systems are being assembled, modified, or evaluated.
• Analyze test results and system performance data to verify that equipment meets technical requirements and to provide engineering recommendations when performance falls outside established parameters.

Program & Configuration Support

• Maintain material databases and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) records to ensure equipment, components, and associated documentation remain accurately tracked throughout the program lifecycle.
• Support configuration management and asset tracking activities to ensure hardware and engineering changes are properly documented, controlled, and traceable.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, proposals, and Control Account Manager (CAM) inputs to support program planning, engineering decisions, and execution.
• Document engineering findings, test results, and system performance data so technical decisions and system configurations are fully traceable.
• Present engineering findings and recommendations to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.

Cross-Functional Engineering

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and program management teams to ensure electrical designs integrate successfully with the complete system.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to resolve technical issues, clarify requirements, and keep engineering activities aligned with program objectives.
• Support mechanical assembly and integration activities , taking physical and mechanical constraints into consideration when developing electrical solutions.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support remotely and at customer locations when issues require engineering expertise outside the laboratory or normal development environment.
• Participate in design reviews, integration activities, test events, and customer demonstrations , providing technical insight throughout the system development and deployment process.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• TS/SCI preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience .
• Experience with electrical design and schematic capture tools.
• Experience with cable, wiring, and harness design or documentation .
• Experience integrating and testing electronic assemblies and complex electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical troubleshooting, failure investigation, and root-cause analysis .
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and program teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer and test locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense or aerospace programs .
• Experience working on classified programs or mission-critical systems .
• Hands-on experience with hardware integration, installation, and field testing.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, system acceptance testing, or field evaluations.
• Experience with test and training simulators, mission systems, or other complex electronic systems.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and program management organizations.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who would be interested and qualified, apply today or contact Kristi Boggs by sending a resume to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. KGS provides experienced staff to the federal government and its key suppliers, including prime and small business contractors. Through services such as government contract staffing, workforce management and project management, and contract compliance services, KGS can supply talent to both public and private sectors alike.  KGS offers engineering, IT, administrative, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with many of the prestigious Government organizations worldwide. Visit 

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