Job Title:
Staff Electrical Engineer
Duration: 6-month assignment with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8am - 5pm EST or 9am - 6pm EST; Hybrid - 4 days in office (Mon-Thu), Friday remote
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia, United States (Hybrid)
This opportunity sits within an advanced engineering environment focused on complex power and control systems for underwater robotic and electromechanical applications. The role offers involvement across concept development, analysis, simulation, design, integration, troubleshooting, and testing, with close collaboration across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams. This position is well suited to candidates seeking hands-on technical ownership in a project setting where DC power systems, embedded control systems, industrial communications, and detailed electrical design are central to delivery.
Required Education:
Bachelor of Science or advanced degree from an accredited university in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline with an electrical concentration such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering
Required Experience:
Minimum 10+ years of practical technical experience across concept, analysis, simulation, design, drawing, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of complex electrical, electromechanical, and automated or robotic systems
Experience producing significant portions of electrical and control system designs for complex systems or subsystems
Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring small to medium engineering teams in support of project objectives
Experience working from high-level or incomplete requirements to develop robust engineering solutions with sound technical judgement and attention to system-level performance
Required Skills:
Strong capability in electrical and control system design for complex engineered systems
Experience selecting and integrating commercial off-the-shelf equipment and designing required interfaces
Knowledge of current electrical and electronic components and wiring devices including signal conditioning, power supplies, control devices, switching devices, SSRs, safety devices, terminal blocks, connectors, DIN rail, wiring, cabling, and marshalling
Experience with embedded microprocessor and single-board computer based control systems, including I/O definition, sensors, actuators, and custom electrical design where needed
Experience designing and integrating communications interfaces including Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SPI, I2C, and CAN in potentially high-noise environments
Experience with DC power systems design, including estimating system power and energy requirements
Knowledge of wiring, cabling, and grounding practices to minimise electrical noise and EMI
Strong electrical drafting capability, including schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, system cabling, and block diagrams
Proficiency with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, communications analyzers, insulation testers, spectrum analyzers, CTDR, OTDR, and optical power meters
Proficiency with engineering and analysis tools such as Altium Designer, SPICE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, MathCAD, and MATLAB
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document and present technical concepts clearly
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Required Certifications:
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in marine or underwater technology environments, including ROVs, AUVs, sonar systems, and related robotic or electromechanical systems
Working knowledge of applicable professional, technical, and military standards including IEEE, ANSI, IEC, ISO, NEMA, NEC, and MIL standards
Practical technician skills including assembly, wiring, soldering, and cabling
Experience with fiber-optics
Experience with printed circuit board design
Experience with brushless motor drives, robotics, and automation
Experience designing, analysing, and tuning closed-loop feedback control systems
Experience with low- to medium-voltage single-phase and three-phase power systems
Experience applying machine safety systems and standards
Experience with programming languages or script writing
Flexibility to travel on occasion for up to one to two weeks at a time, including domestic, international, or offshore travel
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
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