Electrical Engineer

Description The Electrical Engineer will provide engineering, technical, and acquisition support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at Ft. Bragg, NC. The selected candidate will support the development, integration, test, evaluation, and sustainment of advanced electrical, electronic, and C5ISR systems critical to SOF mission success. This position requires a strong engineering background, practical hands-on experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting rapid prototyping, fielding, and modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead requirements development in accordance with JCIDS and SOFCIDS processes for UAS, UGV, autonomous robotics, sensors, payloads, and ISR platforms.
• Provide electrical engineering expertise for the design, integration, evaluation, and troubleshooting of C5ISR, electronic warfare, sensor, communications, and power systems supporting SOF missions.
• Develop engineering documentation and conduct system-level integration, electrical analyses, interoperability assessments, and laboratory and field testing to validate performance and mission readiness.
• Support acquisition and lifecycle management through technical requirements, SOWs, vendor evaluations, source selection, configuration management, sustainment planning, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with USSOCOM, Service Components, Program Executive Offices, industry partners, and SOF operators to assess emerging technologies, resolve technical issues, and improve operational capabilities.

Supervision This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience (SOF, C5ISR, EW, communications, robotics, aerospace, or defense systems preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical design, power distribution, electronics, and system integration.
• Experience with engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience testing and evaluating military or ruggedized tactical systems.
• Familiarity with DoD, MIL-STD, and industry standards.
• Ability to conduct engineering analyses and provide technical recommendations to government leadership.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USSOCOM, USASOC, AFSOC, or other SOF components.
• Experience with UAS, radios, sensors, EW systems, power systems, or autonomous robotics.
• Knowledge of acquisition processes including JCIDS, SOFCIDS, RDT&E, and rapid prototyping pathways.
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as MATLAB, SPICE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar software.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound decisions based on that data.

PSI is a SDVOSB, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; we are a Drug-Free Workplace and comply with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Further, we are required to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all persons. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

PSI participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program and may perform drug screenings as part of the application process where permissible by state law and required by contract.