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Dewberry

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $83K/yr

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Electrical Engineer for our NYC office. Duties will include building information modeling (BIM) and AutoCad drafting, design, drawing production ...

Fusion ICS

Electrical Engineer - I

Washington, DC · On-site

Fusion is seeking a motivated entry-level Electrical Engineer with an active TS to support secure ... Gain experience applying NEC requirements, UFC criteria, DoD standards, and secure-facility ...

W3Global Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Erie, PA

$80K - $120K/yr

Electrical Engineer (Entry-Level to Experienced) Location: Erie, PA Work Location: In-Person Job Type: Full-Time About Client: Our client is a growing team dedicated to innovative engineering ...

SmithGroup

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$62K - $69K/yr

The Detroit office of SmithGroup is looking for a Entry Level Electrical Engineer to join our team. Working with us, you will: * Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical ...

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level dod electrical engineer in the United States is $86,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Dod Electrical Engineer vs Entry Level Electrical Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Dod Electrical EngineerEntry Level Electrical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, security clearance often preferredBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, may require EIT or FE exam
Work EnvironmentDefense contractors, government facilities, military projectsVarious industries including manufacturing, consulting, and technology
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in defense and military sectorsBroad industry use across private and public sectors

Entry Level Dod Electrical Engineers focus on defense-related projects, often requiring security clearances and working within government or military environments. In contrast, Entry Level Electrical Engineers work across diverse industries with broader project scopes. Both roles require a bachelor's degree, but the defense-specific role emphasizes security and specialized knowledge.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Dod Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,381 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

RFA Engineering

Dubuque, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an Entry-Level to Experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Entry Level Electrical Engineer
As an Electrical Engineer you will support the development and validation of electrical and electronic systems for off-highway equipment. This role combines hands-on electrical design responsibilities, including wire harness development, with leadership of Product Validation and Verification (PV&V) activities. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical systems meet functional, performance, durability, and regulatory requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute electrical Product Validation and Verification (PV&V) activities for machine platforms and subsystems.
  • Support electrical system and component design, including wire harness design, circuit definition, connector selection, and routing integration.
  • Develop and review electrical schematics, harness drawings, and design documentation in support of new product development and production programs.
  • Plan, coordinate, and perform electrical testing activities, including functional, environmental, durability, and EMC testing.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical system issues identified during development testing, validation, or production use.
  • Serve as the electrical representative on Product Delivery Process (PDP) and PV&V teams, ensuring electrical plans, schedules, and deliverables are defined and executed.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure robust electrical system integration.
  • Author and review electrical requirements, test plans, test reports, and technical documentation.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Engineering experience supporting electrical design, analysis, testing, or validation activities on complex systems or products.
  • Understanding of electrical components such as batteries, starters, alternators, relays, solenoids, sensors, lighting, and connectors.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical system issues.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support testing and development activities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with electrical wire harness design, circuit routing, and schematic development.
  • Hands-on experience performing environmental and EMC testing and driving issue resolution.
  • Experience with Creo for design and packaging work.
  • Familiarity with Capital Harness or similar harness design tools.
  • Experience using Windchill or other PLM systems.
  • Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with electrical requirements development, verification planning, and validation reporting.
  • Knowledge of off-highway equipment, including construction, agricultural, or forestry machines.
  • Experience working within a structured product development or gated release process.

About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Short-Term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
  • Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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