Junior Electrical Engineer

CPT is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the Gun Weapon Systems Division (E30) at NSWC Dahlgren. This role directly supports U.S. Navy gun weapon system development, evaluation, and sustainment programs in a collaborative, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical systems requirements management and electrical engineering design activities for Gun Weapon System components.
• Assist with electrical design, integration, and test evaluation activities under the direction of senior engineers.
• Utilize electrical systems engineering design software tools to support design and analysis tasks.
• Participate in design reviews and technical working groups supporting E30 electrical systems efforts.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and electrical engineering specifications.
• Support data collection and analysis during electrical systems testing and evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of professional or academic experience in electrical engineering design or test activities.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design software (e.g., MATLAB, OrCAD, or similar).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical specifications.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Secret clearance (strongly desired); must be eligible to obtain.
• Academic or internship experience in defense electronics, naval systems, or weapons systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD electrical design standards.
• Experience with embedded systems, power systems, or control systems coursework or projects.