Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance

Electrical Engineer
Hardware | Columbia, MD | Full Time Position:
Electrical Engineer

Location:

Columbia, MD
Category:
Hardware

Schedule:

Standard Day Shift, Monday–Friday
Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret security clearance (required)
Experience Requirement: 3-7 years
Compensation Range: $105,000 – $145,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic hardware systems in a mission-focused environment. This role involves full-cycle PCB development—from requirements definition and schematic design through layout, board bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration. The ideal candidate has practical experience in mixed-signal hardware design and is comfortable supporting multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires sound engineering judgment, the ability to work independently on well-defined assignments, and close collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and develop advanced electronic hardware products

* Perform full-cycle PCB development, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, component selection, layout execution or oversight, board bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration

* Support product maturation through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities

* Apply established design standards and engineering practices to support product reliability, manufacturability, and testability

* Design and integrate mixed-signal circuits, which may include high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and power electronics

* Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles during PCB development

* Participate in peer and cross-disciplinary design reviews

* Develop or modify low-level firmware and test software to support board bring-up and troubleshooting

* Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions in support of development, production, and sustainment activities

* Coordinate priorities and deliverables across multiple projects with guidance from technical and program leadership

* Prepare and maintain design documentation, test procedures, and engineering reports

Required Qualifications
* Active Secret security clearance

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

* 3+ years of professional experience in electronic hardware or product development

* Experience with PCB development, including schematic capture, component selection, layout, board bring-up, and debugging

* Working knowledge of PCB layout techniques used to meet mechanical, electrical, signal-integrity, and manufacturing requirements

* Ability to read, interpret, develop, and review electrical schematics using established engineering practices

* Familiarity with common interfaces and communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, and USB

* Experience working with one or more of the following: MCUs, CPUs, FPGAs, or similar programmable devices

* Solid foundation in analog and digital electronics

* Experience using Altium Designer or a comparable electronic design automation tool

* Ability to independently manage assigned tasks, identify technical issues, and seek guidance when appropriate

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, RF, or power-electronics hardware

* Familiarity with signal-integrity, power-integrity, or electromagnetic compatibility principles

* Experience supporting environmental, electromagnetic compatibility, or qualification testing

* Experience transitioning hardware designs from prototype development into production

* Familiarity with configuration management, revision control, and formal engineering documentation processes

* Experience supporting products developed for defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability applications
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