Electrical Engineer

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

• What You’ll Do:
  • Electrical Engineer to support the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, conducting research and development analyses in guided munitions, guided missiles, advanced fire control, gun and launcher systems, sensors, and high speed projectiles and bullets.
  • On site in an office/lab environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop embedded systems software, primarily in C/C++
  • Develop performant, real‑time Linux applications for resource‑constrained systems
  • Develop FPGA firmware to meet mission needs
  • BMS Interface Board – Raspberry Pi based interface to connect BMS to projectiles
  • UDP Multicast Receiver – embedded system UDP receiver to send time‑critical packets across FPGA‑based software defined radio
  • Mission Processor Security – add encryption and boot security to existing Intel SoC FPGA platform
  • Mission Processor Flight Executive – develop/update/maintain existing flight executive C/C++ code and develop/integrate new hardware/software interfaces
  • Mission Processor FPGA – develop/update/maintain existing FPGA firmware and develop/integrate new hardware/software interfaces

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education:
    
    Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
  • Experience:
    
    Six (6) years professional technical experience, including four (4) years specialized design and integration engineering, test and evaluation activities, electrical systems requirements management, electrical systems engineering design, utilization of electrical systems engineering design software tools, and electrical systems engineering processes.
  • Knowledgeable in Programming and Scripting
    
    Languages:
    
    C/C++;
    Verilog;
    Python; TCL;
    Shell scripts;
    Git Version Control.
• Technology:
  • Linux
  • Board stand‑up – preloader, u‑boot, Linux kernel, device tree, etc.
  • Networking protocols/interfaces – Ethernet, UDP, TCP/IP
  • Serial protocols – UART (RS232 / RS422), I2C, SPI
  • Debugging
  • Xilinx FPGA
  • Intel FPGA
  • Embedded systems
  • Read/understand PCB schematics
  • Basic understanding of RF concepts
• Other Requirements:
  • An active Secret clearance.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing