What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Fifth Gait Technologies, Inc.?
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support radiation effects testing of microelectronics and complex electrical systems in support of advanced aerospace and defense applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, mission-critical technology while collaborating with a supportive, multidisciplinary engineering team.
You will contribute to hands-on testing, data analysis, hardware integration, and technical problem-solving in a highly collaborative environment where curiosity, initiative, and diverse perspectives are valued. We are looking for engineers who enjoy learning, asking questions, and working across disciplines to solve complex technical challenges.
We believe great engineering teams are built through collaboration, mentorship, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply — including those who may not meet every listed qualification but are excited about the work and eager to contribute.
This position provides the chance to build specialized expertise at the intersection of electronics, physics, and systems engineering while working on programs that have real-world impact.
WHO WE ARE
Fifth Gait Technologies is a minority woman-owned small business founded in 2007 that specializes in radiation effects, survivability engineering, and advanced electronics and sensor system solutions for defense, aerospace, and energy applications. The company supports government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial partners by developing and testing resilient microelectronics, electro-optical systems, sensors, and embedded technologies designed to operate in extreme nuclear and space radiation environments.
At our facility in Colorado Springs, Fifth Gait brings together engineers and scientists with expertise in radiation effects on electronics and circuits, electro-optical and infrared sensor systems, detector technologies, and materials. Our team develops and executes complex test programs to evaluate performance, reliability, and survivability in harsh operational environments.
The team at Fifth Gait is known for solving technical problems that require innovation across electrical, mechanical, software, and physics disciplines.
WHO YOU ARE
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 0 to 10 years of experience
- U.S. citizen able to obtain a government security clearance
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, assemble and test circuit boards used for evaluation of microelectronics
- Perform radiation effects testing of microelectronic devices at both on-site and off-site radiation test facilities
- Develop test plans and test reports for radiation testing
DESIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- Creating electrical schematics and circuit board layouts using KiCAD or other industry standard PCB tools such as Altium
- Benchtop testing and debugging of circuit boards
- Working with microcontrollers, FPGAs, embedded programming
- Basic programming with Python
- Familiarity with Hardware Description Languages (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL
- Mixed signal design and high-speed data acquisition experience
- Working experience with radiation test facilities and/or nuclear physics a plus
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
- OUR BENEFITS: Fifth Gait offers competitive salaries and outstanding benefits including company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, annual bonuses, and a retirement plan including company matching and profit sharing.