
Senior Electrical Engineer
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KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate electrical systems for commercial and industrial programs. The role includes cable and wiring harness design and integration, from concept through production, in an on-site R&D lab. The engineer will support national security and space missions and work on fast-paced projects with a small team.
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Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical systems across commercial and industrial programs. This role focuses on delivering robust, scalable, and cost-effective electrical solutions for product development, manufacturing, and operational environments. The role includes responsibility for cable and wiring harness design, development, and integration.
Why Join Us?
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Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
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Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
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Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Work Environment:
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Location: On-site R&D Lab, (*No Telework/hybrid arrangements available)
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Work hours: 0600-1430, with some overtime, based on mission needs
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Travel Requirements: 5-10%
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Working Hours: Standard
Basic Compensation:
$150,00 - $190,000 USD annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead electrical design efforts from concept through final production.
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Proficiency with electrical design tools. (KiCAD, OrCAD)
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Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and architecture documentation
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Research, design, and evaluate electrical systems to meet operational and performance requirements.
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Develop and execute test plans and procedures
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Design and develop cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including routing, shielding, and connector selection
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Define harness requirements including signal integrity, EMI/EMC considerations, and environmental constraints
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Support program schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation
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Participate in design reviews and support production and integration activities.
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Work closely with a small team to execute fast paced, short timeline projects, both individually and as a team.
Required Qualifications:
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Active/Current DoD Secret clearance required
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
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A minimum of 8 years of experience performing electrical design on complex systems.
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Proficiency with electrical design tools. (OrCAD)
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Experience with test equipment and troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
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Familiarity with Space Flight hardware.
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Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle from concept to production.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
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Experience with Solidworks 3D CAD and CAM tools.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,844 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$150–190K/yr
- US median$125–190K/yr1,678 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $170K, is 6% above the US median midpoint ($160K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineering salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 15 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Washington, D.C. and 2,844 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,928 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,371 of the 2,844 open Electrical Engineering jobs (48%) 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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