Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

We are seeking multiple Electrical Engineers to support the custom design of advanced electronic systems as they transition from early prototypes into manufacturable products. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong hands-on foundation who want to expand their technical ownership, work on more complex designs, and grow within a fast-paced hardware development environment. You will help evolve systems that began as proof-of-concept or COTS-heavy designs into tightly integrated, custom electronic solutions that support U.S. and international defense and security initiatives, with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and production readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the custom electrical design and redesign of complex digital, power, and mixed-signal systems.
• Support the transition of prototype hardware into manufacturable, production-ready designs.
• Develop and modify schematics under the guidance of experienced engineers, taking on increasing ownership of subsystems over time.
• Assist with COTS component evaluation and integration, and support redesign efforts to replace external modules with custom hardware.
• Participate in PCB design activities, including stack-up reviews, signal integrity considerations, and power integrity analysis.
• Support power electronics design efforts, including DC-DC and AC-DC conversion circuits.
• Assist with hardware bring-up, debugging, and lab testing using standard electronic instrumentation.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure cohesive system development.
• Document designs, test results, and engineering changes clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Contribute to creating cutting-edge counter-UAS systems that support military, state, and local security operations worldwide.

Essential

Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in hardware product development.
• Experience supporting custom board-level designs rather than strictly system integration roles.
• Working knowledge of schematic capture for digital, analog, and power circuits.
• Exposure to FPGA-based systems (such as Xilinx or similar), particularly at the interface level.
• Foundational understanding of PCB stack-ups and layout considerations.
• Foundational understanding of signal integrity and power integrity principles.
• Foundational understanding of EMI/EMC fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design and schematic capture tools.
• Ability to perform board-level debugging and support system bring-up in a lab environment.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience with power electronics, including buck, boost, and LDO regulators.
• Experience with low to mid-power DC-DC conversion and familiarity with higher-power AC-DC systems.
• Experience debugging board-level issues and supporting system integration efforts.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, ISR, sensors, communications, or advanced R&D environments.
• Experience working on products that successfully moved from prototype to production.
• Familiarity with ruggedized or regulated hardware environments.
• Comfort working in environments with changing requirements and evolving designs.
• Interest in developing counter-UAS systems that enhance safety at large-scale events and support global security initiatives.

Work Environment:

During the contracting phase, you may work remotely, with occasional travel to the primary engineering site for several days every one to two months. Upon conversion to a permanent role, you will relocate to the Washington, DC area and work on-site full time, with relocation costs covered. You will operate in a fast-paced hardware development environment focused on advanced electronic systems, including PCB design, schematic capture, FPGA-based interfaces, and power electronics such as DC-DC and AC-DC conversion.

The work centers on developing rugged, production-ready counter-UAS hardware used by military, state, and local agencies, as well as in major international events and challenging operational environments. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and hands-on lab work with standard electronic test…