Electrical Engineer
US$115,000 – US$165,000 / yr base salary
Posted 23 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Electrical Engineer III”
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- Level
- III
- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$115,000 – US$165,000 / yr |
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Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Embedded Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
ABOUT KRAKEN KINETICS
Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges.
Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer 3 to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain embedded software for Kraken's kinetic systems and components. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to software development, and ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security in embedded systems.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Location: On-site at our Pinehurst-area location
As an Electrical Engineer 3, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of embedded electrical systems within Kraken Kinetics’ defense product systems. You will ensure that all systems meet stringent performance, security, and reliability requirements.
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Electrical System Design & Development: Lead the design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems and components for ESADs, and related systems, ensuring compliance with military and industry standards
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System Integration: Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical components into complex systems, including hardware interfaces and communications protocols.
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PCB Design & Layout: Take ownership of PCB design and layout processes, ensuring proper signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management in line with system requirements.
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Testing & Validation: Design and oversee electrical testing and qualification processes for systems and components, including environmental testing, stress testing, and failure analysis.