Digital Electrical Engineer

Digital Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Digital Electrical Engineer to work across multiple disciplines supporting manufacturing activities related to our communications and helmet-mounted display market. You will analyze product failure data, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements to enhance product reliability and performance.

• Analyze product failure data and malfunction testing trends.
• Troubleshoot yield issues and recommend product and test improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis on field failures and support continuous product improvements.
• Effectively troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement and team-building activities.
• Maintain productive working relationships with all team members.
• Complete assigned tasks with a high level of quality in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding status, issues, needs, and ideas.
• Support qualification of obsolete, not recommended for new design, and last time buy components.
• Act as liaison between manufacturing diagnostic technicians and engineers on existing products and during transfer of new products into manufacturing.
• Maintain lab, equipment, and work areas.

• Experience with test equipment, test engineering, schematic interpretation, and digital electronics.
• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment providing engineering support.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of electronics, including reading schematics and interpreting assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters.
• Experience utilizing software tools like Lab View and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong, dependable work ethic.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

This is a heavy engineering design and manufacturing environment where all products are designed and manufactured in-house. The position is fully onsite, working as part of a team of 7 members. The team is primarily responsible for addressing and troubleshooting any issues on the product floor and transitioning new products from design into production. The work environment involves a commitment to quality, teamwork, and innovation, supporting state-of-the-art tactical radios for military applications.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.

The pay range for this position is $56.00 - $72.00/hr 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 fully onsite position in Germantown, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

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