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Senior Electrical Engineer

QinetiQ

Devens, MAJob$94–130K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$94–130K/yr
Location
Devens, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer designs, builds, and troubleshoots mission-critical electronic systems for defense customers. The work spans military vehicle electrification, underwater propulsion, unmanned ground robots, and submarine power electronics and actuator systems. The engineer collaborates across disciplines and supports components throughout their lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through production, while leading electrical design and testing to MIL-Spec.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hands-on System BuildingSystem TestingMIL-Spec FamiliarityElectrical EngineeringProgram Lifecycle ManagementCustomer CollaborationMentorshipCAD/Analysis Programs

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent5+ Years Related ExperienceDoD Security Clearance Eligibility

Full job description

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at QinetiQ, you will be working hands-on to design, build, and troubleshoot mission-critical electronic systems for defense customers. Your work will span from multi-megawatt military vehicle electrification, compact underwater propulsion units for AUVs, unmanned ground robots, and the modernization of onboard power electronics and actuator systems for the Navy's newest submarine designs, bringing proven technology into the next generation of undersea platforms.

QinetiQ's Advanced Robotics and Mission Solutions (AR&MS) group draws on decades of experience developing and delivering leading-edge, mission-ready systems. From frontline unmanned ground robots to ship and submarine systems on which missions depend, our teams are driven by mission-led innovation and a commitment to overcoming the threats of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

  • Work within a multidisciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to design and support complex systems

  • Work with the team to oversee the entire component life-cycle from proposal, concept design, prototype build, and production implementation.

  • Design and develop new and novel features for existing products

  • Troubleshoot and root cause challenging component and systems problems

  • Spearhead the electrical design and testing to MIL-Spec

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline with 5+ years of related experience

  • Hands-on experience building and testing systems

  • Familiarity with MIL-Specs and MIL-PRFs related to electrical engineering

  • Ability to see programs through from proposal to production

  • Experience interfacing and collaborating with customers

  • Prior mentorship roles especially within an engineering setting

  • Experience with CAD/Analysis programs

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance if required

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $94,100.00 - $130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,250 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$94–130K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$108–165K/yr302 salary ranges
  • US median$108–170K/yr6,551 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $112K, is 19% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($139K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 372 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 10,250 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,568 postings).
Education
6,964 of the 10,250 open Electrical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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