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Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Northern Virginia (NoVA) | On-Site, 5 Days
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Senior Electrical Engineer
We are partnering with a leading aerospace and defense technology company in Northern Virginia to place a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in electro-optical systems, analog circuit design, and power supply design. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge laser systems supporting programs in a hands-on R&D environment.
About the Role
This Senior Electrical Engineer position is embedded within a high-performing R&D team focused on the design and development of electro-optical and laser systems. You will manage a mix of short-turn and long-term engineering projects in a collaborative, well-supported environment where senior engineers are empowered to lead in their area of expertise.
Senior Electrical Engineer Responsibilities
- Design, develop, verify, and upgrade electronics for electro-optical systems
- Lead circuit board design from concept through integration and testing
- Develop firmware for FPGA and CPU-based embedded systems
- Design cable and harness assemblies
- Perform board and system-level troubleshooting and testing
- Participate in field tests and experiments
- Produce and maintain thorough engineering documentation
Senior Electrical Engineer Requirements
- BSEE required; MSEE preferred
- 10-20 years of electrical engineering experience
- Strong background in analog design and power supply design
- Proven experience with PCB design, integration, and troubleshooting
- Proficiency with electrical lab equipment in embedded systems development
- Ability to work fully on-site in Northern Virginia and participate in field testing
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with hi-rel military electronics or space-flight electronics
- FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting
- Embedded firmware development for CPU/microcontroller platforms
- LIDAR systems experience