ACARA Jobs
Advanced Electrical Engineer
Apply- ID: 551091
- Posted: 6/4/2025
- Location: Manassas, VA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have several positions available.
Advanced Electrical Engineering
Job Title: Advanced Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Military Standards
Location: Manassas, VA
Employment Type: Contract to direct hire after 90 days
Clearance: Able to obtain
Employment Type: Contract to direct hire after 90 days
Clearance: Able to obtain
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power electronics and military systems to support critical defense and submarine-based programs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in MIL-STD design compliance, power systems analysis, filter design, and circuit-level development, particularly within the scope of the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) and other naval defense applications.
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power electronics and military systems to support critical defense and submarine-based programs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in MIL-STD design compliance, power systems analysis, filter design, and circuit-level development, particularly within the scope of the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) and other naval defense applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, analyze, and test military-grade power systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-STD-461 standards.
- Develop and validate power analog circuits, AC/DC conversion systems, and power distribution architectures.
- Perform measurements of electrical noise, EMI/EMC testing, and signal integrity analysis for naval platforms.
- Design and implement power filters and control systems for AC and DC applications, including transient protection and filtering solutions.
- Support 60 Hz 3-phase delta power systems design and integration, including load balancing and fault analysis.
- Conduct hands-on circuit design and schematic development for submarine and weapon-launch subsystems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, systems, and software engineering to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Provide technical leadership on Submarine CWL systems, including troubleshooting, system upgrades, and lifecycle support.
- Contribute to the generation of technical documentation, design reviews, and support qualification/certification processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5 experience in electrical design and integration in defense or aerospace environments.
- Proficient in interpreting and implementing MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-STD-461.
- Hands-on experience with power analog circuitry, AC/DC converters, and filter design.
- Familiarity with submarine systems and CWL (Common Weapon Launcher) equipment and requirements.
- Experience working with 3-phase delta systems (60 Hz) and high-reliability circuit design.
- Skilled in using electrical simulation and design tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium, OrCAD, MATLAB).
- Strong understanding of EMI/EMC testing, noise measurement, and signal integrity.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in analog and digital circuit design.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with lab equipment, including signal generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, and digital logic analyzers.
- Experience with MIL-STD-1399 and MIL-STD-461 design and qualification.
- Experience designing and debugging switch-mode DC-DC converters, including knowledge of control loop stability analysis.
- Experience designing and debugging 3-phase AC-DC conversion, including transformer design.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Master's Degree.
- Experience with firmware or microcontrollers.
- Experience with VHDL/Verilog.
- OrCAD Capture experience.
- Working knowledge of standard communication interfaces such as RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS.
- Proficiency in all PCB design phases, including creating high-level functional and architectural diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry, and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, and fitment.
- Good documentation and communication skills.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.