Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $110,000 to $125,000 a year, a midpoint of $117,500.
The midpoint is higher than 50 percent of engineering (not software) postings in New Mexico that list pay.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 21, 2026, 3 days ago, and seen on Sigma Defense's careers page today.
At 3 days old, it is under the 31-day median.
Sigma Defense at a glance
Sigma Defense has 49 open postings that we can see, 3 in engineering (not software); 92 percent list pay.
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Place and cost of living
On site in New Mexico; prices in NM run 8 percent below the US average.
The engineering (not software) market in New Mexico
28 engineering (not software) postings in New Mexico are open right now, from 13 employers.
Half of them have been open 31 days or less.
From Sigma Defense's posting
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Sigma Defense is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in White Sands Missile Range, NM. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements
- Strong understanding of terrestrial EW and radar employment, capability, and technical capabilities/limitations.
- Experience interpreting and/or developing technical drawing and work packages.
- Ability to use and interpret electronic test equipment.
- Experience with maintenance/repair and/or installation/integration of advanced technical equipment.
- Familiarity with radio frequencies (RF) equipment and operations.
- Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.
- Ability to write clear, concise, and easily readable technical correspondence.
- Articulate in oral and written presentations; possess high organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Personnel Clearance Level
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
- Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Analysis, or related STEM discipline.
- Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)
- Problem solving in a large real time complex EW system environment.
- Evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and develop complex system designs and architectures.
- Support field testing and training using DoW accredited EW Systems.
- Spectrum management in support of EW field operations.
- Analyze and develop Electronic Attack (EA) and Sensing (ES) techniques.
- Provide subject matter expertise in a variety of engineering tasks in the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications.
- Assist with test and evaluation, checkout, certification tasks.
- Review change proposals for equipment impacts.
- Provide technical data and evaluation for components installation, equipment maintenance, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.
Salary Range : $110,000 - $125,000 annually. Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 (Floating) Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Highly Competitive Salary