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Electrical Engineer

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About the job

Overview

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for an Electrical Engineer at Barrios Technology. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, our team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play in a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will

  • Lead the design and development of electrical systems and hardware for spaceflight applications.
  • Generate and maintain electrical schematics, interface documentation, bills of materials, and technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards and program requirements.
  • Perform and oversee electrical analyses to support design, integration, verification, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Develop and execute verification activities, including functional and environmental testing of electrical hardware.
  • Lead hardware procurement, manufacturing, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and delivery efforts.
  • Collaborate with systems, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and test teams to integrate electrical hardware into flight systems.
  • Lead requirements development, design reviews, and verification planning activities.
  • Support customer presentations, technical reviews, and program milestones.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, plus ten (10) years of related engineering experience.
  • Experience designing electrical systems from concept through hardware realization for spaceflight systems.
  • Applied experience creating electrical schematics and engineering documentation using industry-standard electrical design tools.
  • Experience selecting, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical components and hardware.
  • Experience developing engineering documentation including schematics, bills of materials, interface documentation, work orders, and test plans.
  • Knowledge of electrical system requirements, verification methods, and hardware testing.
  • Experience leading technical efforts and working on multidisciplinary engineering teams with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferences

  • Experience with environmental testing, including vibration, thermal-vacuum, shock, or other testing.
  • Experience with power distribution, embedded electronics, sensors, motor control, communications interfaces, or avionics systems.
  • Experience with electrical analysis, simulation, or PCB design tools.
  • Master's degree in engineering.

Essential Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
  • Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
  • Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
  • Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
  • Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
  • Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
  • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
  • This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

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Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment 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.

From Barrios Technology's job posting for Glen Burnie, MD, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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