CCA Designer (Entry Level) - Undersea Warfare

Footbridge Federal; Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Clearance sponsorship/support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and update circuit card assemblies and troubleshoot hardware for new products and obsolescence updates. You will author test protocols, verify hardware, and support product integration and environmental testing.

The role requires understanding of analog/digital systems, hands-on use of test tools, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams on defense-focused programs in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture concepts for custom analog and digital systems.
• Hands-on experience operating standard test tools, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Strong multitasking abilities and clear communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design and update circuit card assemblies for new product initiatives and component obsolescence updates
• Troubleshoot custom digital/analog hardware and off-the-shelf electronics during manufacturing and development phases
• Author test protocols, perform functional hardware verification, and assist with product integration and environmental testing
• Analyze end-of-life hardware issues to deliver engineering solutions for mature product lines
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design specifications and project milestones are met

Skills

Multitasking

Clear communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Cadence/OrCAD

LabVIEW

Job description

• Design and update circuit card assemblies for new product initiatives and component obsolescence updates
• Troubleshoot custom digital/analog hardware and off-the-shelf electronics during manufacturing and development phases
• Author test protocols, perform functional hardware verification, and assist with product integration and environmental testing
• Analyze end-of-life hardware issues to deliver engineering solutions for mature product lines
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design specifications and project milestones are met

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Solid understanding of computer architecture concepts for custom analog and digital systems
• Hands-on experience operating standard test tools, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Strong multitasking abilities and clear communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with VHDL, FPGA development, and foundational digital logic design
• Proficiency in schematic capture software (such as Cadence, OrCAD, Zuken, Xpedition, or AutoCAD)
• Exposure to LabVIEW or interconnect and cable design software (e.g., Zuken E3)

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Solid understanding of computer architecture concepts for custom analog and digital systems
• Hands-on experience operating standard test tools, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Strong multitasking abilities and clear communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with VHDL, FPGA development, and foundational digital logic design
• Proficiency in schematic capture software (such as Cadence, OrCAD, Zuken, Xpedition, or AutoCAD)
• Exposure to LabVIEW or interconnect and cable design software (e.g., Zuken E3)

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret
• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

• Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

• Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.