Electrical Engineer - Defense Program Lead

Dynapower is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer - Defense Program Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of advanced power conversion systems for military applications across land, sea, and air platforms. This individual contributor role bridges engineering and program leadership-partnering directly with defense customers and shipbuilders to define requirements, manage technical execution, and lead multi-year programs from concept through qualification and sustainment. The successful candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with MIL-SPEC requirements, and alignment with strategic defense objectives. As a key member of Dynapower's Defense Team, this position plays a critical role in expanding our defense portfolio by translating customer needs into innovative, reliable power electronics solutions that strengthen U.S. and allied military readiness around the world.

General Responsibilities

Creates designs within inter-disciplinary teams to address complex product design and manufacturing challenges

Leads feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs

Develops testing, engineering analysis, qualification testing, production launch

Responsible for failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations

Maintains product documentation (drawings and specifications) and lessons learned; produce design reports, test reports, operating manuals and test procedures

Leads a team that includes senior engineers / managers for the purpose of engaging with customers in soliciting product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget

Experience / Qualifications

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

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Base Salary Range :

$107,800.00 - $148,280.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of 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.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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