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BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. Our consultants are experts in Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, Recruiting & Sourcing, and Strategic Pricing, and our passion is guiding our partners toward success within this competitive sector. We are working with our client, Don Selvy Enterprises (DSE) to find their next Electrical Engineer I.

DSE, Inc. is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering, training, and program management that enables front-line soldiers, sailors, and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms. We accomplish this by using the most qualified employees and keeping abreast of every new capability in aviation, maritime technologies, and simulation/training technology as it emerges. To this day, DSE continues to foster a work environment that supports ingenuity and the care for each member of the team.

The Electrical Engineer I provides entry-level technical and engineering support services for the Air Combat Electronics program office at NAVAIR (PMA-209). This position is open to recent graduates and early-career engineers. No prior professional experience is required.

You will work alongside senior engineers supporting military communications systems, with a focus on software defined radios including Embedded COMSEC, anti‑jam, and SATCOM waveforms. Early work includes:

Supporting the review of Engineering Change Proposals and CDRL documents

Contributing sections to technical white papers and platform integration plans

Assisting with testing of ARC-210 radio capabilities delivered through Collins radio and RCU software releases

This is a role built for someone who wants to learn defense communications systems from the inside. You are not expected to arrive knowing waveform theory or the NAVAIR acquisition process. You are expected to arrive with a solid engineering foundation, real curiosity, and the willingness to ask questions until you understand the answer.

DSE doesn't just ask for your experience, it rewards it. DSE's PTO program is experience-based rather than tenure-based. Relevant internship, co‑op, and military experience is evaluated at hire and can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one. It's a rare structure in this industry, where most companies only reward the tenure, you earn after you join.

That same philosophy carries through the rest of the benefits package:

Starting salary range: $75,000.00 - $85.000.00 annually

Medical and dental: 100% company-paid premiums for employees, 50% for dependents

401(k): up to a 4% company match

Insurance: fully paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability, no cost to you

Employer-funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible

Experience-based PTO: internship and co‑op experience considered, plus the option to purchase additional PTO

11 paid holidays (6 national, 5 floating)

Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth, including graduate coursework

Structured onboarding with a senior engineer mentor and a defined path to Electrical Engineer II

Engineering Support and Development

Support the analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of military communications and weapons systems under the direction of senior engineering staff

Assist in verifying that designs meet operational requirements, addressing both functional and performance specifications

Learn and apply the tools, standards, and methodologies used in Navy systems integration work

Technical Documentation and Analysis

Assist in reviewing engineering change proposals, CDRL deliverables, feasibility studies, and other technical documentation

Draft assigned sections of technical reports, white papers, and integration plans for senior review

Compile and organize technical data in support of engineering analyses and recommendations

Systems Integration and Testing

Support systems integration activities to verify interaction between components and subsystems

Assist with quality assurance testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities

Support the preparation of test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, and capture and document test results

Process and Documentation Support

Assist in writing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and design practice criteria

Identify and raise inefficiencies observed in day-to-day engineering workflows

Performance Evaluation

Support the review of technical specifications for alignment with military standards and performance requirements

Assist in collecting and analyzing performance data used to identify risks and evaluate system reliability

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Degree must be completed prior to start date. Candidates graduating within six months of application are encouraged to apply

No prior professional engineering experience required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements

Demonstrated foundation in circuit analysis, signals and systems, and electronics coursework

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical work clearly

Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Internship, co‑op, or research experience in aerospace, defense, communications, or RF engineering

Coursework or project experience in communications systems, RF and microwave engineering, digital signal processing, or embedded systems

Hands‑on laboratory experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators

Senior design or capstone project involving hardware and software integration

Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C

Prior military service or exposure to a DoD environment

Existing or previously held security clearance

DSE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.