Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Octave Federal provides mission‑critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle. We turn complex operational data into actionable intelligence to improve performance, resilience, and incident response.

The Electric Hardware Design Engineer will be based in Lanham, MD and will design and test advanced instruments for both commercial and government applications. The role requires hands‑on experience in analog and digital electronics, circuit harnessing, and electronic test equipment, as well as a strong background in FPGA design.

• Design analog and digital circuits and associated harnessing.
• Prototype, test, and debug electronic hardware using oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Generate schematic drawings, PCB layouts, specifications, and test procedures.
• Provide design expertise for rugged applications and NASA space‑flight programs.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Strong experience with analog & digital circuit design, debugging, and testing.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer.
• Experience with circuit simulation, worst‑case analysis, and electrical stress analysis.
• VHDL‑based FPGA design experience with Xilinx or Microchip devices.
• Hands‑on lab experience with prototyping, troubleshooting, and debugging circuit boards and subassemblies.
• Experience with high‑speed analog and digital interfaces.
• Design history with airborne, space‑flight, military, or rugged high‑reliability applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to work onsite on a full‑time schedule.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Availability for 40 hours per week.
• Residency in Lanham, MD.

Remain stationary and operate a computer for extended periods; move or transport items up to 25 pounds; communicate effectively in English; manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments; demonstrate strong problem‑solving and analytical skills; maintain consistent attendance and high professional standards.

Professional office and/or remote home office environment as appropriate.

$104,000 – $130,000 per year (USD). Compensation within this range will depend on location, experience, and organizational requirements.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision care plans.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% with immediate vesting.
• Life and disability insurance.
• LMS with robust learning offerings.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Veterans’ focused Employee Resources Group.

Octave Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal anti‑discrimination laws and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need accommodations to use our online system, please contact us at [] or (703) 264‑5600. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by federal, state, or local law.

Octave Federal participates in E‑Verify.