Electrical Engineer, Senior in Norfolk

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start.

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Location: Norfolk, VA

Mission

Out at sea, there’s no margin for failure. Naval systems must operate reliably in extreme conditions, constant vibration, high heat, saltwater corrosion, and continuous operational demand. The hardware that supports these missions must be engineered not just to function, but to endure.

At WR, we design and deliver the mechanical and electrical systems that protect, support, and enable critical naval technologies. From concept through deployment, our work ensures that mission-critical equipment performs exactly as expected, when it matters most.

Summary

WR has a need for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced naval electronic systems, ensuring mission-critical performance, durability, and operational reliability in maritime environments.

What You’ll Do

• Using considerable experience and judgment, independently designs electronic circuits, components and integrated systems, utilizing ferroelectric, nonlinear, dielectric, phosphorescent, photo-conductive, and thermoelectric properties of materials.
• Provides technical direction to less experienced personnel and has considerable input on new design directions.
• Independently consults with clients to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features and overall requirements.
• Provides considerable technical assistance and leadership to other electrical engineers.

What Makes This Role Different

• You’re not just designing parts, you’re ensuring systems survive real-world conditions at sea.
• You’ll work across the full lifecycle: concept → design → analysis → testing → deployment.
• Your designs will directly support mission readiness and operational reliability.
• You’ll bridge the gap between engineering design and real-world performance.

Must have qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics or related discipline.
• Ten (10)+ years of experience in Electronics, to include: Systems/Equipment design, Test and Evaluation support of C4ISR requirements.
• Five (5)+ years of technical experience in support of the design and development of DoD Systems with at least one (1) of the following specialized areas:

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
• Interface protocols (I/O)
• Digital design using state-of the art microprocessors
• Analog, power, and/or RF design

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability.

Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.