Electrical Engineer
Butler Recruitment Group
Fort Belvoir, VA · Posted November 8, 2026
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November 2026
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Pay compared with the market
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How AI is used in this kind of work
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About the job
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary: $85,000 - $150,000 per year
About the Role
Join our Humanitarian Demining Program and play a vital role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge remote sensing technologies. You will directly contribute to enhancing global demining capabilities by improving mine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection.
Key Responsibilities
Sensor Adaptation: Adapt commercial drone-based sensing technologies (electro-optical, IR, RGB, multi-spectral, and LiDAR) to support UXO area preparation.
Research & Testing: Identify, integrate, and rigorously test new detection systems to ensure reliability in challenging environments.
Project Delivery: Ensure technical tasks are executed to plan and deliverables meet all customer specifications and quality expectations.
Collaboration: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams of mechanical engineers, software developers, and field experts.
Field Support: Provide technical expertise during field deployments to ensure successful operation of demining technologies.
Reporting: Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education/Experience: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field), OR 5-10 years of relevant job experience.
Technical Skills: Proven experience designing and developing electrical systems, ideally for sensors and robotics. Familiarity with demining technologies is highly desired.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Travel: Willingness to travel for field deployments and collaborations as needed.
Benefits Offered
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
Flexible work schedules, including a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option
Paid time off and holidays
Education assistance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Disability, life insurance, and AD&D
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience without discrimination.