As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take full ownership of electrical systems for next-generation counter-UAS platforms, driving innovation in airspace security. Your work will span the full product lifecycle—from initial architecture definition to final validation—ensuring designs meet rigorous standards for reliability, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of electrical systems, including sensors, communication modules, power distribution, and control electronics, from concept through mass production.
- Design and validate mixed-signal and RF circuitry, creating schematics and PCB layouts while collaborating with mechanical teams on packaging, thermal performance, and integration.
- Develop and optimize power systems, including battery management, DC/DC conversion, and power sequencing, to ensure stable operation under extreme conditions.
- Integrate embedded firmware for real-time control, sensor fusion, and communication protocols, working closely with software and systems teams.
- Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and system-level testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers to verify performance.
- Conduct signal and power integrity analyses, implement EMI/EMC mitigation strategies, and lead qualification testing to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
- Create detailed design documentation, including specifications, BOMs, test plans, and compliance reports, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams across locations to align technical direction and resolve integration challenges.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and demonstrate hands-on experience in complex hardware development—particularly in aerospace, defense, robotics, or wireless systems. Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad is essential, along with practical knowledge of DFM and DFX principles.
Strong embedded systems experience in C/C++ (including RTOS and bare-metal programming) is required, as is familiarity with RF design, antenna integration, and spectrum analysis. Expertise in power electronics—including battery systems and thermal management—is critical. Candidates should also possess a solid grasp of signal integrity, EMI mitigation, and reliability testing methodologies.
Experience with design review processes and manufacturing handoff is necessary, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication abilities are expected to support cross-functional collaboration and technical decision-making.
Preferred Experience
- Knowledge of MIL-STD or DO-178/DO-254 standards for ruggedized or safety-critical systems.
- Hands-on work with ARM Cortex microcontrollers, ESP32, STM32, or single-board computers like Raspberry Pi.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role based in Sterling, VA, with on-site presence required Tuesday through Friday. Mondays are remote by default, unless accommodations require adjustment. The environment is fast-paced and technically challenging, supporting meaningful work aligned with public safety and innovation in airspace defense.
