Defense-Grade Hardware Engineer — Rapid Prototyping

100Hires, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kform, a next-generation defense hardware maker, seeks an engineer to lead design, prototyping, and testing of complex hardware for defense and dual-use customers. You will work across mechanical, electrical, embedded software, and manufacturing to move ideas to production.

This hands-on role requires a strong engineering foundation (electrical or mech), 3–5 years of experience, and the ability to document decisions, mentor others, and drive manufacturability and quality on fast-paced programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 3–5 years in product design, hardware development, prototyping, or multidisciplinary engineering.
• Strong depth in at least one core engineering discipline with broad cross-functional knowledge.
• Ability to document design decisions, revisions, test results, and technical tradeoffs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of multidisciplinary hardware products for defense and dual-use customers.
• Prototype and test mechanical assemblies, electronics, and embedded controls.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, embedded software, manufacturing teams.
• Plan and execute testing to validate performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvements in processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Altium

Embedded software

Prototyping

Design for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Altium

Fabrication tools

Test equipment

Job description

Kform, a next-generation defense hardware maker, seeks an engineer to lead design, prototyping, and testing of complex hardware for defense and dual-use customers. You will work across mechanical, electrical, embedded software, and manufacturing to move ideas to production.

This hands-on role requires a strong engineering foundation (electrical or mech), 3–5 years of experience, and the ability to document decisions, mentor others, and drive manufacturability and quality on fast-paced programs.