Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced embedded electronic systems for next-generation products. This role will own hardware development from schematic capture through PCB layout, bring-up, integration, testing, and production support while collaborating closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers.

• Design mixed-signal, digital, analog, and power electronics for embedded systems.

• Develop PCB schematics and layouts using Altium Designer.

• Support board bring-up, debugging, validation, and environmental testing.

• Integrate processors, microcontrollers, wireless communications, sensors, and power architectures.

• Collaborate with firmware engineers on STM
  32 and embedded Linux platforms.

• Design and troubleshoot high-speed interfaces including USB, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).

• Work closely with mechanical engineers using Altium Co Designer and Solid Works to optimize electromechanical integration.

• Conduct EMC/EMI analysis, troubleshooting, and design improvements.

• Support prototype builds, manufacturing transitions, and design-for-manufacturing initiatives.

• Evaluate and implement new engineering tools, automation technologies, and AI-assisted development workflows.

• 1+ years experience in electrical engineering, PCB design, digital, and analog electronics with 6-8 layer designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Familiarity with Altium Designer for PCB development.

• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as USB, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and PoE.

• Comfortable in a client-facing role.

• Master's degree in Engineering is preferred, and internships can count as experience.

• Experience working with embedded systems, particularly STM
  32 and embedded Linux platforms.

• Interest in building products from the ground up and influencing product architecture and customer success.

The position is onsite in Chantilly. The company specializes in mission-critical electronics, embedded systems, firmware, and electromechanical design for defense, industrial, and other highly regulated industries. It offers a collaborative, close-knit culture where engineers can directly influence products, customers, and business outcomes. As an employee-owned company, it provides an opportunity to work on challenging hardware and embedded systems projects with the agility of a small company while supporting complex, high-impact technologies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chantilly, VA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre- tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of…