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Electrical Engineer, Staff

American Systems Corporation

Bethesda, MDFull-time$95–120K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–120K/yr
Location
Bethesda, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support submarine system development, integration, and alteration work across the system lifecycle. The role includes analysis, modeling, prototyping, testing, technical documentation, and fleet troubleshooting. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain one, and at least three years of relevant electrical engineering experience. The posting lists a salary range of $95,000 to $120,000 per year.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink, requiredLinux, requiredC/C++, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft Word, requiredMicrosoft Project, requiredMicrosoft PowerPoint, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredListening Skills, requiredTeamwork, requiredDeadline Management, requiredMultitasking, requiredPrioritization, required

Qualifications

Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain, requiredUS Citizenship, required3+ Years Electrical Engineering Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

  • Support all phases of the system lifecycle, from concept to retirement

  • Root cause analysis of system/component issues and/or failure

  • Researching and reviewing ship’s structural and electrical drawings to support system integration

  • 2D and 3D modeling design and drafting of mechanical and electrical assemblies

  • Prototyping

  • Inspection and acceptance of material received from procurement or fabrication

  • Factory acceptance testing

  • Support all aspects of technical data package (TDP) development (i.e., Temporary Alterations = TEMPALT)

  • Draft forwarding letters and process flow checklists

  • Ship check and fit check of submarines

  • Support all aspects of system testing and documentation, including but not limited to:

  • electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

  • cybersecurity/information assurance

  • Support fleet troubleshooting efforts

  • Support the creation of departures from specification (DFS)

  • Engage with traditional and Agile project management processes and systems engineering processes

  • Identify and remove obstacles in the workflow

  • Support with presentations and briefs to stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Have an active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (US Citizenship).

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering related to submarine system development, system integration, or alteration development.

  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Linux, C/C++

  • Intermediate/Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; Team player

  • Ability to meet deadlines on assigned tasks and responsibilities

  • Multi-task oriented and capable of prioritizing.

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

How this job compares

Set against the 3,178 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–120K/yr
  • Maryland median$105–168K/yr39 salary ranges
  • US median$121–202K/yr2,000 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $108K, is 19% below the Maryland median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 46 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Maryland and 3,178 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 2,263 postings).
Education
1,611 of the 3,178 open Electrical Engineering jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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