PCB Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

PCB Electrical Engineer

Join our innovative team as a PCB Electrical Engineer, where you will design and build cutting‑edge electro‑optical systems for NASA and DoD projects. As part of our R&D team located in Herndon, VA, you will contribute to the development of advanced laser products and work on both short‑ and long‑term projects that enable groundbreaking laser research for the aerospace industry. Our collaborative environment empowers you to make decisions within your area of expertise, supported by both your team and senior leadership.

You will manage various engineering tasks including circuit board development, firmware (FPGA & CPU) development, cable/harness design, and documentation, along with board‑ and system‑level integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Design and build electro‑optical systems for NASA and DoD projects.
• Contribute to the development of laser products within the R&D team.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including short and long‑term assignments.
• Develop, verify, and upgrade electronics in electro‑optical systems.
• Participate in circuit board development, firmware development, cable/harness design, and documentation.
• Engage in board‑ and system‑level integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in field tests and experiments.
• Utilize electrical lab equipment as part of embedded system development.

• 3‑8 years of applicable work experience.
• Experience with circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience participating in field tests and experiments.
• Proficiency in using electrical lab equipment for embedded system development.

• Experience developing hi‑rel military and/or space‑flight electronics.
• Proficiency in FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in embedded CPU/Microcontroller firmware development, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with LIDAR systems.

Our work environment is creative and relaxed, fostering a progressive learning atmosphere that values inspiration, promotes professional challenges, and encourages personal growth. We offer competitive and incentivized compensation with excellent benefits. The work includes both small, quick‑turn projects and larger, long‑term projects, ensuring a manageable workload with support from team members and senior leadership. Dress code is casual and conducive to hands‑on work.

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

The pay range for this position is $60.00 – $80.00 per hour. 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, plans, 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)
• Workplace Type:
  This is a fully onsite position in Herndon, VA.
• Final date to receive applications:
  This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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