Electrical Engineer, Senior at WR Systems

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electronic Circuit Design, Systems Integration, C4ISR, PCB Design, Interface Protocols, Digital Design, Analog Design, Power Design, RF Design, AutoCAD, Inventor, 3D Modeling, Bill of Materials, Technical Leadership, Client Consulting, Hardware Engineering

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start Travel Requirements: Occasional Location: Norfolk, VA Mission Out at sea, there’s no margin for failure. Naval systems must operate reliably in extreme conditions, constant vibration, high heat, saltwater corrosion, and continuous operational demand. The hardware that supports these missions must be engineered not just to function, but to endure. At WR, we design and deliver the mechanical and electrical systems that protect, support, and enable critical naval technologies. From concept through deployment, our work ensures that mission-critical equipment performs exactly as expected, when it matters most. Summary WR has a need for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced naval electronic systems, ensuring mission-critical performance, durability, and operational reliability in maritime environments. What You’ll Do · Using considerable experience and judgment, independently designs electronic circuits, components and integrated systems, utilizing ferroelectric, nonlinear, dielectric, phosphorescent, photo-conductive, and thermoelectric properties of materials. · Provides technical direction to less experienced personnel and has considerable input on new design directions. · Independently consults with clients to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features and overall requirements. · Provides considerable technical assistance and leadership to other electrical engineers. What Makes This Role Different * You’re not just designing parts, you’re ensuring systems survive real-world conditions at sea * You’ll work across the full lifecycle: concept → design → analysis → testing → deployment * Your designs will directly support mission readiness and operational reliability * You’ll bridge the gap between engineering design and real-world performance Must have qualifications · Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics or related discipline · Ten (10)+ years of experience in Electronics, to include: Systems/Equipment design, Test and Evaluation support of C4ISR requirements · Five (5)+ years of technical experience in support of the design and development of DoD Systems with at least one (1) of the following specialized areas: o Printed Circuit Board (PCB) o Interface protocols (I/O) o Digital design using state-of the art microprocessors o Analog, power, and/or RF design · Experience working with CAD software (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred) with extensive knowledge of 3D modeling and creating Bill of Materials 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 https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ [https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/] for more information.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced naval electronic systems to ensure reliability in maritime environments. Provide technical direction to junior engineers and consult with clients to define program requirements and objectives.