Full-Time

Electrical Engineer

Deadline 7/6/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Hill AFB, UT, USA

In Person

Limited travel may be required as needed.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must hold and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 3 years in the Department of Defense, or 7 years of directly related experience, including 5 years in the Department of Defense.
  • Experience with two-dimensional and three-dimensional modeling.
  • Strong coordination and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • A customer-focused support mindset.
Responsibilities
  • Provide electrical engineering support for programs and projects, including research, design, development, installation, testing, and operation of systems under the Integrated Product Team.
  • Apply practical engineering knowledge across established systems engineering principles, concepts, and methods, with emphasis on electrical engineering and integration of Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness into activities.
  • Analyze and assess technical and operational requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Conduct systems engineering reviews and analyses throughout concept development, demonstration and validation, engineering and manufacturing development, production, deployment, and operations and support.
  • Develop or refine system features by enhancing, extending, or validating existing processes, data, methods, or techniques.
  • Assist in translating Department of Defense user requirements into system requirements for the design, development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
  • Review overall system design baselines to assess architecture and interoperability requirements.
  • Support development of system specifications and architecture products.
  • Perform independent analyses of engineering change proposals, specifications, and vendor submissions, and provide recommendations regarding their acceptability.
  • Conduct lifecycle cost evaluations of proposed systems and components.
  • Assist with test and evaluation activities, including test planning, execution, and result assessment, to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
  • Evaluate and coordinate the availability and capability of major Department of Defense and civilian test resources and facilities.
  • Support scheduling and securing required test resources in alignment with program-office objectives.
  • Monitor, assess, and report on test and evaluation efforts while ensuring adherence to project timelines and requirements.
  • Assist in designing, planning, executing, analyzing, reporting, and documenting test and evaluation programs, including certification and compliance procedures.
  • Contribute to technical plans by reviewing technical documents, participating in working groups, tracking risk and issue resolution, and supporting special studies evaluating alternative approaches.
  • Provide support for Foreign Military Sales efforts as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in a related field from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Experience and/or training in electrical circuit analysis, radio-frequency chain subspecialties such as antenna design, high-power transmitters/amplifiers, and receiver processing, and electromechanical controls.
  • Experience applying modeling and simulation to electrical engineering projects.
  • Hands-on experience conducting and assessing electrical system tests.
  • Experience with or application of foreign ground radar intelligence to Department of Defense systems.
  • Understanding of Department of Defense acquisition processes, technical data package development, sustainment, and configuration-management principles.
  • Familiarity with electronic warfare and/or air combat operations, including live aircrew training and tactics, techniques, and procedures development.
  • Familiarity with range infrastructure architectures and systems.
  • Familiarity with foreign ground radar technology and applications.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima ranked 31st on Washington Technology’s 2025 Top 100 contractors list.
  • FDA awarded Akima Secure Technologies a $9.8 million sole-source contract in September 2025.
  • Army and Air Force wins, including $73.3 million ERDS and $369 million T-7A work, sustain growth.

What critics are saying

  • Akima Facilities Operations faces a 2026 IAM union election at Fort Lewis.
  • Bowhead protested Akima’s Letterkenny task order on March 31, 2026, showing award volatility.
  • Heavy reliance on federal sole-source work exposes Akima if 8(a) preferences tighten.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima won 8(a) sole-source ERDS work for Army on September 18, 2025.
  • Akima combines facilities, logistics, IT, aerospace, and construction across 11,000 employees.
  • Pinnacle acquisition added defense training and sustainment depth, including Air Force T-7A programs.

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Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

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Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

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Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense