Senior Electronics & Computer Hardware Engineer – Autonomous Systems

Responsibilities
** This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding.
** This will be an onsite position at Fort Belvoir, VA.We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electronics & Computer Hardware Engineer to support cutting-edge autonomous systems programs within a dynamic government contracting environment in Washington, DC. In this role, you will serve as a technical authority on hardware engineering efforts spanning autonomous platforms, advanced sensor integration, and directed energy systems.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and government stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy sophisticated hardware solutions that advance national defense and security objectives. This position demands deep technical expertise, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and evaluate electronics and computer hardware architectures supporting autonomous systems with an emphasis on position, navigation, and remote sensing capabilities

Lead hardware integration efforts for telemetry and communications systems, ensuring reliable data link performance across autonomous platforms operating in contested and GPS-degraded environments

Architect and implement hardware solutions for remote and autonomous sensor deployment, including payload integration, interface design, and field validation

Develop and refine hardware systems enabling autonomy for precision placement, supporting real-time decision-making and closed-loop control for unmanned platforms

Provide senior-level technical guidance on sensors and detectors hardware design, selection, and integration in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions

Support research, development, and evaluation activities related to directed energy systems, including hardware compatibility assessments, power management, and thermal considerations

Interface directly with government program managers and technical leads to define hardware requirements, assess feasibility, and communicate system performance against program milestones

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline;
Master's degree strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in electronics or computer hardware engineering, with demonstrated focus on autonomous or unmanned systems

Proven experience with navigation and remote sensing hardware, including GPS/GNSS, IMUs, LiDAR, radar, and/or electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems

Hands-on experience designing or integrating telemetry and communications hardware, including RF systems, data links, and embedded communication interfaces

Demonstrated knowledge of hardware development life cycles including requirements definition, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and fielding

Familiarity with applicable DoW standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-SPEC components) and systems engineering principlesUS Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)
Desired Qualifications Preferred experience with rapid capability development and acquisition, relevant military operations, or technology transition from R&D to fielding.

Experience supporting directed energy programs, including hardware design considerations for high-power systems, beam control electronics, or associated power conditioning equipment

Prior work with autonomous precision placement or unmanned logistics systems, including guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) hardware

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