Electronics Hardware & Compliance Engineer II

Position: Electronics Hardware & Compliance Engineer II

Location: Sterling, VA

Remote Status: On-Site

Job : 1270

# of Openings: 1

We are looking for an Electronics Hardware & Compliance Engineer II to support electronics design, component sourcing, PCB development, product testing, and compliance activities. This role will work closely with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and certification laboratories to support products from development through testing and production.

• Design and update electronic schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Create and maintain component libraries, footprints, BOMs, and PCB manufacturing files.
• Support PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, prototype builds, and production releases.
• Select and source electronic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Work with suppliers on quotations, availability, lead times, technical questions, and alternative components.
• Track component orders and critical engineering materials.
• Support hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing.
• Use standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Coordinate internal and third-party product testing.
• Support compliance and certification activities related to UL, IEC, CE, FCC, EMC, and electrical safety standards.
• Work with external laboratories and certification agencies to coordinate testing, documentation, corrective actions, and retesting.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, test reports, drawings, schematics, BOMs, and certification records.
• Support DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with manufacturing partners.
• Support NPI, pilot builds, and transition to mass production.
• Track engineering, procurement, testing, and certification action items and provide regular project updates.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in electronics hardware design, PCB development, testing, manufacturing, or product compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Altium Designer.
• Experience with schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout.
• Good understanding of electronic components and component selection.
• Ability to read and review schematics, PCB layouts, datasheets, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Basic understanding of PCB fabrication and PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering and project coordination tasks.

• Experience with industrial electronic products.
• Familiarity with power electronics, microcontrollers, FPGA, or DSP-based systems.
• Experience with UL, IEC, CE, FCC, EMC, or similar certification processes.
• Experience working with UL, Intertek, TÜV, CSA, or other certification laboratories.
• Experience with component lifecycle management and alternate-part qualification.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience supporting NPI and mass-production activities.

• Safety:
  Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment
• Inclusion:
  Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and values
• Speed:
  Operates with urgency, recognizing the advantage of being swift and responsive
• Innovation:
  Continuously seeks to simplify and improve processes and designs
• Judgment:
  Exercises discretion and autonomy in solving technical challenges
• Accountability:
  Holds self and others to high standards of performance and quality
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values - we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all.

As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

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