Systems Engineer – Electrical

TriStar CAD & PLM Solutions

Engineer supporting prototyping, engineering change efforts for military systems at TRISTAR. Hands-on technical work ensuring compliance with DoD standards and logistics support.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeCrane • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide prototyping, model-making, pre-production, and fabrication support for MEL systems.
Lead and support engineering design efforts, including system modifications and generator upgrades.
Develop, implement, and execute Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) as a primary responsibility.
Ensure all electrical soldering is performed in accordance with IPC-J-STD-001 by certified personnel.
Ensure cable and wiring harness assemblies comply with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
Support fiber optic installation and termination activities performed by ETA-certified technicians.
Maintain and provide certification records to the Government upon request.
Deliver ILS support focused on ECP development, system production, and deployment.
Develop and maintain logistics documentation, including: Technical Manuals (TMs), Logistics Management Information (LMI), Stock List Level 3 (SL3).
Ensure all logistics elements are aligned with system configuration changes and lifecycle requirements.
Develop, update, and deliver Technical Manuals in compliance with MIL-STD-38784 and Marine Corps Style Guide SG-1A.
Produce and deliver native source files using Adobe FrameMaker 10.0 or Government-approved equivalent tools.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all technical documentation.
Plan and execute PHS&T activities for MEL equipment across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Support PHS&T requirements associated with: ECP development and delivery, Approved Acquisition Objective (AAO) increases, Direct fleet support activities.
Ensure all shipments comply with applicable military and regulatory standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting DoD programs, preferably with Marine Corps or Navy systems.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, fabrication, and system modification.
Strong understanding of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes.
Familiarity with ILS elements and logistics documentation (TMs, LMI, SL3).
Experience working with military standards (MIL-STDs) and technical documentation requirements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with shifting priorities.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

prototypingmodel-makingfabricationengineering designEngineering Change Proposals (ECPs)electrical solderingcable and wiring harness assembliesfiber optic installationlogistics documentationTechnical Manuals (TMs)

Soft Skills

ability to work in fast-paced environmentmission-driven mindsetadaptability to shifting priorities

Certifications

IPC-J-STD-001IPC/WHMA-A-620ETA certification