Electrical Engineer - Senior
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Title
Electrical Engineer
- Senior
Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Electrical Engineers to provide support to defense analytical requirements.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay commensurate with experience. Estimated Starting Salary Range for Electrical Engineer
- Senior: $150,000 - $170,000. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Electrical Engineer
- Senior
Responsibilities Include:
- Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements
- Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications
- Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter
- Electronics design from schematic capture, PCB layout, to test planning and implementation
- Test and troubleshoot prototypes and provide customer technical support
- Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing
- Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power and cost
- Support and maintain existing products
- Key member of the Engineering and Development team
- Collaborate and implement designs with other project team members
- Understand circuit schematics and electronic component datasheets
- Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration
- Validate design by simulations and tests on a prototype level
- Translate user and customer needs into documented technical specifications
- Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed
- Design test fixtures and documented test processes
- Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Electrical Engineer
- Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- Active TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in electro-mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
- 5+ years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent
- Three years of experience in electronic systems design
- Experience in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling tools (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)
- Ability to design mechanical concepts, have a pragmatic attitude, and capability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements
- Familiar with Agile engineering process
- Experience in multi-layer PCB design and microelectronic components
- Proven background in embedded C or C derived language development for microcontrollers
- Comprehensive Knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test and documentation
- Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding
- High/low temperature electronics design
- Precision soldering
- Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics
- Proficient in schematic capture (i.e. Altium) and PCB layout
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings and wire lists
- Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers and scales
- Circuit layout tools: high density PCB layout: test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters
- Testing and troubleshooting software, embedded system using C/C++, PCB layout
- Embedded software development
- Low power design (for battery powered devices)
- Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology
- Electro-mechanical assembly skills
- Use of GITLAB, engineering design and drawings (Solid Works) MATLAB, or similar engineering tools
- Documentation and technical writing skills
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSE, visit
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Job Info- Job Identification 42735
- Job Category Security, Surveillance and Enforcement
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Reston, VA, United States (On-site)
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