Electrical Engineer
Company: Amatriot Group, LLC
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Security Clearance: Secret
Location: Dahlgren, VA OR Crane, IN Job Type: Full-Time Target
Salary Range*: $130,000-$160,000 *This represents the potential
salary range for this position depending on education level, years
of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position
specific requirements which may impact salary Position Overview:
This role supports mission-critical electrical and control system
sustainment and modernization efforts within a DoD environment. The
Electrical Engineer will provide hands-on expertise in PLC-based
control systems, Ladder Logic development, and electrical design,
while serving as an understudy to a retiring government engineer to
ensure continuity of system knowledge. The position is fully remote
and supports long-term lifecycle sustainment and modernization of
existing control architectures. Key Responsibilities: Develop,
modify, and maintain Ladder Logic for programmable logic
controllers (PLCs). Integrate and support Allen-Bradley PLC
platforms using Rockwell Automation software tools. Perform system
integration using Studio 5000 / CompactLogix environments (version
21 or later). Develop and maintain electrical schematics and wiring
diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical. Support Printed Circuit Board
(PCB) design, review, and troubleshooting. Troubleshoot electrical
and control system issues at the system and subsystem level.
Assemble, test, and validate electrical and control system
assemblies. Support LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition
systems. Provide technical knowledge transfer and documentation in
support of workforce succession. Support limited FPGA-based
integration as required (non-primary responsibility). Communicate
technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering and
program leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Engineering or a closely related discipline. Must have experience
with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Proven experience developing and
troubleshooting Ladder Logic–based control systems. Experience
using Rockwell Automation software tools (e.g., Studio 5000 /
CompactLogix). Experience developing electrical schematics using
AutoCAD Electrical. Experience troubleshooting electrical and
control system issues. Experience assembling and testing electrical
or control system hardware. Ability to work independently in a
remote environment. Strong written and verbal technical
communication skills. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD
clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with LabVIEW-based
control systems. Experience with FPGA integration or mixed FPGA/PLC
environments. Experience supporting legacy control systems and
modernization efforts. Prior experience supporting government or
defense programs. CompTIA Security desired, must obtain within 90
days of starting
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