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Electrical Engineer – Defense Program Lead

Electrical EngineerElectrical EngineerOtherRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 100 yearsH1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Vermont

Posted

143 days ago

Salary

$107.8K - $148.3K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Electrical Engineer – Defense Program Lead

Sensata Technologies

• drive the design, development, and delivery of advanced power conversion systems for military applications across land, sea, and air platforms • partner directly with defense customers and shipbuilders to define requirements, manage technical execution, and lead multi-year programs from concept through qualification and sustainment • oversee a multidisciplinary team of electrical and software engineers, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with MIL-SPEC requirements, and alignment with strategic defense objectives • translates customer needs into innovative, reliable power electronics solutions that strengthen U.S. and allied military readiness around the world

Job Requirements

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Benefits

  • competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
  • education reimbursement
  • wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
  • paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
  • certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs

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