Senior Electrical Engineer I

in Information Technology
  • Sterling, Virginia View on Map
  • Salary: $150,000.00 - $215,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Sr Level
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000017549
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Defense and Space
  • Selling Points

    Lead impactful projects in a dynamic organization, driving innovation and collaboration. Advance your expertise in electrical systems and firmware integration. Contribute to cutting-edge hardware solutions in aerospace and defense.

Job Description

Overview

  • Develop advanced electrical systems for cutting-edge hardware solutions in aerospace, defense, robotics, and wireless technologies.
  • Design and integrate robust electrical architectures, ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and reliability standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, ruggedized hardware systems.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and embedded firmware development.
  • Contribute to system-level verification, validation, and compliance documentation.
  • Engage in rapid prototyping and iterative design processes to refine solutions and meet production goals.
  • Support international collaboration to align engineering, product, and manufacturing objectives.
  • Work in a hybrid environment, fostering innovation and teamwork onsite and remotely.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Lead electrical system and subsystem development from concept through production phases.
  • Define architectures for sensors, radios, power distribution, and control electronics.
  • Design and review schematics, perform PCB layouts, and optimize mixed-signal and RF boards.
  • Develop and validate power systems, ensuring robust operation under extreme conditions.
  • Implement embedded firmware for real-time control, sensor fusion, and communication stacks.
  • Conduct hardware debugging and system integration using advanced lab instrumentation.
  • Perform electrical analysis for signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet manufacturing and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical design and system integration for complex hardware products.
  • Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools like Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad.
  • Strong embedded firmware experience in C/C++ with RTOS and bare-metal systems.
  • Hands-on experience with RF front-ends, antenna integration, and wireless protocols.
  • Expertise in power electronics design, including battery management and DC/DC converters.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-178/DO-254 concepts for ruggedized hardware.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
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