Electrical Engineer (2-8 years experience) (VA)

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Location: Manassas VA 20110

Onsite Requirements:

• Hands-On Electrical Design and Debugging Skills
• Full Lifecycle Hardware Development Experience
• Clear Communication and Collaboration skills

Job Description:

• Candidates will contribute to full lifecycle hardware development, from concept through integration and testing.
• Roles will involve analog/digital circuit design, signal interface development, lab testing, and system integration.
• These are hands-on positions requiring strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and Navy stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify PCB-level electronic designs
• Analyze and design analog and digital circuits, including signal conditioning and communication interfaces (RS-422, RS-485, LVDS)
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware
• Support test system development and define test criteria
• Conduct trade studies to determine optimal component and system-level solutions
• Design cable assemblies and generate interface documentation
• Present technical issues, designs, and findings to internal and customer stakeholders

Technical Skill Requirements:

• Hands-on circuit design (analog and digital)
• Proficiency with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators)
• Experience across the engineering development lifecycle (concept, requirements, design, test)
• Familiarity with SPICE tools, schematic entry (OrCAD preferred), and collaboration with layout teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with firmware/microcontrollers or VHDL/Verilog is a plus

Tier 1: Electrical Engineer (2-4 Years Experience)

Experience Level:

• 2+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (or Master's with applicable coursework or project work)

Key Characteristics:

• Strong foundational circuit design and test skills
• Early-career engineer eager to grow in a collaborative development environment
• Able to contribute to design and test execution with guidance from senior team members

Tier 2: Advanced Electrical Engineer (5+ Years Experience)

Experience Level:

• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (or Master's with 3+ years)

Key Characteristics:

• Mid-level engineer capable of independently leading subsystem-level development
• Can take ownership of PCB design, testing strategies, and system integration tasks
• Comfortable interfacing with customer representatives and presenting technical material
  
  

• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position