R&D Electrical Engineer (Senior - Principal) Sperry Drilling
Houston, Texas
Overview
Halliburton technology's mission is to innovate across all product lines, addressing industry challenges and delivering value throughout the oilfield lifecycle. With around 2,000 employees in engineering, sciences and data science across 12 global technology centers, our team engages in the full product development cycle – from concept to commercialization. They actively participate in field tests and customer site visits, seeing their contributions come to life. Come join our team!
- Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Travel: Depends upon area
Success Profile
What makes an R&D Electrical Engineer (Senior - Principal) Sperry Drilling successful at Halliburton? Do you have what it takes to be Recognized in Red? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you qualify.
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Safety-oriented
Our Culture
While acting as a driving force for innovation, our people, who are the heart of Halliburton, have earned a global reputation for inspiring excellence by ensuring access to affordable energy and a sustainable energy future –again and again. We define this by inspiring leadership, technical mastery and an unmatched ability to create incredible value while working together – at home and on distant horizons.
Safety comes first at Halliburton. The kind of people we need have a sense of integrity and appreciate a safety culture.
Benefits
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Healthcare
Benefit from our healthcare plans (offered in most areas).
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Vacation
Plan vacations or take a much-needed day off with our generous vacation plans.
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Retirement
Invest in your future through our workplace retirement plan.
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Development
Take advantage of continuous lifelong learning with formal development programs and more, available to all employees.
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Compensation
Get compensated for your experience with a competitive and desirable salary.
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Additional Benefits
Take advatange of additional benefits, including Life Insurance, Business Travel Protection, Access to Benefits Consultants, and our Global EAP program.
R&D Electrical Engineer (Senior - Principal) Sperry Drilling
Houston, Texas, United StatesJob Description
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Sperry Drilling
Sperry Drilling delivers industry-leading Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD), Logging-While-Drilling (LWD), and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) technologies that help operators drill safer, faster, and more precisely. Through advanced downhole tools, real-time data acquisition, and reliability-driven engineering, Sperry enables customers to maximize well placement, efficiency, and reservoir understanding in every drilling environment.
About the Role
As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical lead for the design, development, and validation of Electrical systems for Sonic and Ultrasonic downhole tools. You will guide engineering plans, assess risk, ensure compliance with HSE requirements, and contribute to the advancement of Sperry’s next‑generation technology portfolio. This role plays a critical part in delivering innovative, reliable, and commercially impactful solutions for our global customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead by developing engineering plans and approving Electrical design documentation.
- Evaluate project risks and advise project leaders on mitigation strategies.
- Apply engineering tools, analysis methods, and test specifications to ensure design robustness and reliability.
- Integrate Health, Safety & Environment requirements into all stages of the design process.
- Use modeling and software tools to perform routine analysis of performance and reliability.
- Lead Electrical design and validation activities for Sonic and Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Collaborate proactively with cross‑functional teams, customers, vendors, and Halliburton’s technical community.
- Contribute innovative concepts that support Halliburton’s Intellectual Property portfolio.
- Participate in professional societies and maintain expertise in Electrical Engineering and related disciplines.
- Support continuous improvement and technical excellence within Sperry Drilling’s R&D organization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
- Experience in Electrical design, analysis, and validation activities.
- Ability to assess design risks and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency using engineering tools and software for performance and reliability analysis.
- Experience evaluating or incorporating HSE requirements within engineering design.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with Sonic and/or Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Prior experience collaborating with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
Candidates who possess qualifications exceeding the minimum job requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and current business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, candidates may be eligible for roles ranging from R&D Electrical Engineer, Senior to Principal or Advisor.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 206192
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Sperry Drilling
Sperry Drilling delivers industry-leading Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD), Logging-While-Drilling (LWD), and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) technologies that help operators drill safer, faster, and more precisely. Through advanced downhole tools, real-time data acquisition, and reliability-driven engineering, Sperry enables customers to maximize well placement, efficiency, and reservoir understanding in every drilling environment.
About the Role
As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical lead for the design, development, and validation of Electrical systems for Sonic and Ultrasonic downhole tools. You will guide engineering plans, assess risk, ensure compliance with HSE requirements, and contribute to the advancement of Sperry’s next‑generation technology portfolio. This role plays a critical part in delivering innovative, reliable, and commercially impactful solutions for our global customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead by developing engineering plans and approving Electrical design documentation.
- Evaluate project risks and advise project leaders on mitigation strategies.
- Apply engineering tools, analysis methods, and test specifications to ensure design robustness and reliability.
- Integrate Health, Safety & Environment requirements into all stages of the design process.
- Use modeling and software tools to perform routine analysis of performance and reliability.
- Lead Electrical design and validation activities for Sonic and Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Collaborate proactively with cross‑functional teams, customers, vendors, and Halliburton’s technical community.
- Contribute innovative concepts that support Halliburton’s Intellectual Property portfolio.
- Participate in professional societies and maintain expertise in Electrical Engineering and related disciplines.
- Support continuous improvement and technical excellence within Sperry Drilling’s R&D organization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
- Experience in Electrical design, analysis, and validation activities.
- Ability to assess design risks and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency using engineering tools and software for performance and reliability analysis.
- Experience evaluating or incorporating HSE requirements within engineering design.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with Sonic and/or Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Prior experience collaborating with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
Candidates who possess qualifications exceeding the minimum job requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and current business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, candidates may be eligible for roles ranging from R&D Electrical Engineer, Senior to Principal or Advisor.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 206192
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Sperry Drilling
Sperry Drilling delivers industry-leading Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD), Logging-While-Drilling (LWD), and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) technologies that help operators drill safer, faster, and more precisely. Through advanced downhole tools, real-time data acquisition, and reliability-driven engineering, Sperry enables customers to maximize well placement, efficiency, and reservoir understanding in every drilling environment.
About the Role
As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical lead for the design, development, and validation of Electrical systems for Sonic and Ultrasonic downhole tools. You will guide engineering plans, assess risk, ensure compliance with HSE requirements, and contribute to the advancement of Sperry’s next‑generation technology portfolio. This role plays a critical part in delivering innovative, reliable, and commercially impactful solutions for our global customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead by developing engineering plans and approving Electrical design documentation.
- Evaluate project risks and advise project leaders on mitigation strategies.
- Apply engineering tools, analysis methods, and test specifications to ensure design robustness and reliability.
- Integrate Health, Safety & Environment requirements into all stages of the design process.
- Use modeling and software tools to perform routine analysis of performance and reliability.
- Lead Electrical design and validation activities for Sonic and Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Collaborate proactively with cross‑functional teams, customers, vendors, and Halliburton’s technical community.
- Contribute innovative concepts that support Halliburton’s Intellectual Property portfolio.
- Participate in professional societies and maintain expertise in Electrical Engineering and related disciplines.
- Support continuous improvement and technical excellence within Sperry Drilling’s R&D organization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
- Experience in Electrical design, analysis, and validation activities.
- Ability to assess design risks and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency using engineering tools and software for performance and reliability analysis.
- Experience evaluating or incorporating HSE requirements within engineering design.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with Sonic and/or Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Prior experience collaborating with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
Candidates who possess qualifications exceeding the minimum job requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and current business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, candidates may be eligible for roles ranging from R&D Electrical Engineer, Senior to Principal or Advisor.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 206192
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Sperry Drilling
Sperry Drilling delivers industry-leading Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD), Logging-While-Drilling (LWD), and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) technologies that help operators drill safer, faster, and more precisely. Through advanced downhole tools, real-time data acquisition, and reliability-driven engineering, Sperry enables customers to maximize well placement, efficiency, and reservoir understanding in every drilling environment.
About the Role
As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical lead for the design, development, and validation of Electrical systems for Sonic and Ultrasonic downhole tools. You will guide engineering plans, assess risk, ensure compliance with HSE requirements, and contribute to the advancement of Sperry’s next‑generation technology portfolio. This role plays a critical part in delivering innovative, reliable, and commercially impactful solutions for our global customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead by developing engineering plans and approving Electrical design documentation.
- Evaluate project risks and advise project leaders on mitigation strategies.
- Apply engineering tools, analysis methods, and test specifications to ensure design robustness and reliability.
- Integrate Health, Safety & Environment requirements into all stages of the design process.
- Use modeling and software tools to perform routine analysis of performance and reliability.
- Lead Electrical design and validation activities for Sonic and Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Collaborate proactively with cross‑functional teams, customers, vendors, and Halliburton’s technical community.
- Contribute innovative concepts that support Halliburton’s Intellectual Property portfolio.
- Participate in professional societies and maintain expertise in Electrical Engineering and related disciplines.
- Support continuous improvement and technical excellence within Sperry Drilling’s R&D organization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
- Experience in Electrical design, analysis, and validation activities.
- Ability to assess design risks and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency using engineering tools and software for performance and reliability analysis.
- Experience evaluating or incorporating HSE requirements within engineering design.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with Sonic and/or Ultrasonic tool technologies.
- Prior experience collaborating with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
Candidates who possess qualifications exceeding the minimum job requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and current business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, candidates may be eligible for roles ranging from R&D Electrical Engineer, Senior to Principal or Advisor.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 206192
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
