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Electrical Engineer

Canonsburg, PA

Posted: 11/14/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Industry: Defense/Government Job Number: 25-00900

Job Description


Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Canonsburg, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hours: 40 hrs/week, Mon–Fri
Pay Range: $45.81/hour
Perks & Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Career growth opportunities, Exposure to cutting-edge defense technology

About the Role
Join our client as a Senior Electrical Engineer supporting advanced torpedo guidance and control systems for the Department of Defense. You will design, integrate, and test complex analog and digital circuits while contributing to high-reliability systems in a collaborative engineering environment. This role allows you to directly impact mission-critical capabilities, from signal processing to cyber-secure high-speed electronics.

Key Responsibilities
·Design and analyze AC-DC and DC-DC power systems, including power control circuits
·Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware
·Design and develop analog circuits, including amplifiers, filters, power supplies, and signal conditioning circuits
·Develop and implement VHDL code for hardware description and design
·Design and troubleshoot high-speed digital circuits and systems
·Ensure designs meet reliability, safety, and performance requirements

Required Qualifications
·Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field (Master’s degree acceptable)
·2+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (Master’s + experience acceptable)
·U.S. Citizenship required
·Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
·Experience with electrical hardware integration, analog/digital design, and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications
·Expertise in power system design, including DC/DC (Buck, Boost, LDO) and AC/DC systems
·Proficiency with communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
·Experience with multilayer PCB design
·Background in automotive, medical, or defense industries
·Experience with high-speed digital design
·Proficiency in VHDL for hardware description and design
·Knowledge of safety-significant circuit design

Additional Details
·This position is 100% on-site in Canonsburg, PA
·Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technologies with mission impact
·Collaborative, hands-on engineering environment
·Exposure to advanced signal processing, guidance, and cyber-secure systems

Why Join CPI?
·Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
·Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
·Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position

About Us: Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. Https://www.Cpijobs.Com/

US Citizenship Requirement
This assignment is a U.S. Government contract which requires all applicants to be U.S. Citizens.

No Subcontract Requirement
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter

As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment  to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.

Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the  aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.

In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.

Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.

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