Electrical Engineer III

The role

You will design, develop, and maintain embedded electrical systems and software for defense product systems. This role involves PCB design, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting for kinetic solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems and components for ESADs
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers for system integration
• Take ownership of PCB design and layout processes
• Design and oversee electrical testing and qualification processes
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis on electrical systems
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation
• Ensure designs comply with relevant MIL-STDs and industry standards
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Lead smaller projects or sub-systems
• Provide technical support during assembly, testing, and deployment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on embedded systems
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering
• Proven experience with designing and developing embedded systems and hardware for military or safety-critical applications
• Strong understanding of electrical circuit design, analog and digital systems, and embedded systems
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle)
• Experience with signal integrity analysis, power management, and thermal design for high-performance systems
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, multimeters)
• Proficient in failure analysis techniques and reliability testing
• Experience with embedded systems programming (e.g., C, C++ for microcontrollers) and interfacing with software
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller applications
• Ability to read, interpret, and generate electrical schematics and technical drawings

Nice to have

• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or related high-reliability industries
• Extensive experience with debugging tools and techniques such as JTAG, in-circuit emulators, and benchtop testing
• Familiarity with military standards, including MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-202
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC-2221

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents)
• Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
• Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Great teammates and well stocked snacks
• Relocation support for the right candidates

About the company

Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. They specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms.