Electrical Engineer

Trident Systems; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) including company match

Tuition reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Fairfax, VA, to join their Space Electronic Systems division. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing advanced mixed-signal embedded hardware for space and defense applications.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in hardware development. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical degree.
• 4+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 2+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience in aspects of the hardware development process.
• Demonstrated mixed-signal circuit card assembly development experience.
• Experience with FPGA and microprocessor development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test mixed-signal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA).
• Support and enhance existing embedded hardware primarily at the PCB/PCA level.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Requisition ID: 1776
Position Location: Fairfax, VA
Position Reports To: Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering
Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer is a key contributor within Trident Systems' Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, responsible for the design, development, integration, and test of advanced mixed‑signal embedded hardware for space and defense applications. This role involves full life‑cycle PCB/PCA development efforts, applying rigorous engineering principles to deliver high‑performance, radiation‑mitigated electronic solutions that meet demanding mission requirements. The Electrical Engineer collaborates closely with cross‑disciplinary teams—including mechanical, RF, software, firmware, and program management—to solve complex technical challenges and support the successful delivery of reliable, high‑speed space electronics for DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test mixed‑signal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA), utilizing High Density Interconnect (HDI) and high‑speed (> 1 GHz) components/circuits
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout and routing
• PCA integration, test, and debug
• Completes full life‑cycle design in one or more areas related to embedded hardware / electronics design such as:
  • FPGA / signal processing PCAs with tightly coupled memory interfaces
  • High‑speed (Gsps) data capture and conversion (ADC/DAC) PCAs
  • High‑speed (> 1 GHz) interconnect (backplane) PCAs
  • High‑speed (> 1 GHz) clock distribution and synchronization
• Support and enhance existing embedded hardware primarily at the Printed Circuit Board (PCB)/Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA) level
• Supports interfacing disciplines such as mechanical, RF, software, firmware, and project management
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical degree
• 4+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 2+ years with a Master's degree
• Experience in aspects of the hardware development process, including requirements specification, characterization, simulation, high‑speed digital design, signal processing, schematic capture, layout, routing, testing, and integration.
• Demonstrated mixed‑signal circuit card assembly development experience, from concept to delivery, utilizing High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs and high speed (> 1 GHz) components/circuits.
• Experience with circuit simulation, circuit analysis and signal integrity tools/techniques
• Experience with FPGA and microprocessor development
• Experience with hardware integration, test and debug tools (logic analyzers, scopes, emulators)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Xilinx family devices, including Zynq UltraScale+ architecture highly desired
• Experience with design for extremely demanding/rugged environments (e.g. high temp, shock/vibe, etc.)
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layouts using Altium design tools within IPC standards
• Working knowledge of PCI, PCIe, cPCI, VME, and VPX standards (VITA 46 and VITA 65)

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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