Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Electrical Hardware Design Engineer with Security Clearance
Our DOD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer position that just opened in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role you'll design and develop electrical hardware for weapons and navigation systems and perform schematic capture and support PCB/PWB layout activities. To be considered, you must have a Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO 80906, Onsite Position:
Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Contract:

12 months or longer Pay: $61.27/hour

Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Overview:
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of defense and aerospace innovation. Our client designs and delivers advanced electrical hardware solutions critical to mission success across multiple domains.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex hardware systems used in mission-critical weapons and navigation systems, providing hands-on involvement from schematic capture to final validation. If you are passionate about electrical design and eager to contribute to impactful projects within secure, high-technology environments, this position is your next career move. Collaborate with across-disciplinary teams to create reliable, high-performance hardware that shapes the future of national security.

Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop electrical hardware components for weapons and navigation systems, ensuring compliance with performance and reliability standards.
* Perform schematic capture and circuit design, incorporating FPGA integration, high-speed memory interfaces, and digital communication links.
* Create and support PCB/PWB layouts using industry-standard EDA tools, ensuring manufacturability and testability.
* Support hardware bring-up, troubleshoot issues, and validate hardware performance through laboratory testing and analysis.
* Collaborate with electrical, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to align designs with system requirements and constraints.
* Implement digital interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and SDIO, ensuring seamless integration within complex hardware systems.
* Assist in preparing technical documentation, design reviews, and validation reports to support development lifecycle phases.
* Stay updated on technological advancements and best practices in electrical hardware design for high-reliability applications. Required Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
* Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience
* Strong knowledge of schematic capture and PCB/PWB layout design
* Hands-on experience with Siemens Xpedition or similar EDA tools
* Expertise in designing complex electrical hardware with FPGAs, high-speed memory interfaces (DDR3, DDR4, LPDDR4), and digital communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and SDIO
* Proficiency in laboratory test equipment including multimeters and oscilloscopes
* Ability to support hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities
* U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work within secure facilities Nice to Have Skills
* Experience in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
* Knowledge of high-speed interface design and advanced materials for PCB/PWB
* Familiarity with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis
* Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
* Effective communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration
* Mentorship experience with junior engineers Preferred

Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
* 5+ years of industry experience in electrical hardware design for complex systems, preferably in defense or aerospace sectors Other Requirements
* U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to security clearance requirements
* Some travel may be required for equipment validation, testing, or collaboration purposes About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis. About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dont miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SPC1