Electrical Engineer

well-funded deeptech startup; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded deeptech startup in Virginia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and build electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD. This position involves developing laser products within the R&D team and working on exciting projects that push the boundaries of aerospace technology.

The ideal candidate will have a BSEE and 4-8 years of experience in circuit board design and integration, and will enjoy a collaborative work environment with robust support from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of applicable work experience required.
• Recent experience with circuit board design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with embedded system development.

Responsibilities

• Design and build electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD.
• Develop, verify, and upgrade electronics in systems.
• Work on multiple projects with varying scopes.

Skills

Circuit board design

Electrical lab equipment usage

Strong communication skills

Documentation

Education

BSEE

MSEE or PhD

Job description

Electrical Engineer – On‑Site – Herndon, VA

Use your electrical engineering skills to design and build electro‑optical systems to push boundaries for NASA and DoD. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Herndon, VA location to contribute to the development of laser products within our R&D team. By taking on both short and long‑term projects, you will use your versatility to bring uncharted laser research to the aerospace industry.

Job Duties

You will work within a collaborative environment while empowered to make decisions in your area of expertise. You will have a manageable workload and have the benefit of both your team and senior leadership support. In developing, verifying, and upgrading the electronics in electro‑optical systems, you will handle a wide range of engineering tasks, including circuit board development, firmware (FPGA & CPU) development, cable/harness design, and documentation. This will also include board and system‑level integration and testing and troubleshooting. You will work on multiple concurrent projects, with a mix of small, short, quick‑turn projects and more extensive, long‑term projects.

Required Skills and Experience

• BSEE with 4‑8 years of applicable work experience
• Recent experience with circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Experience using electrical lab equipment as part of embedded system development
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Bonus Areas

• MSEE or PhD
• Experience developing hi‑rel military and/or space‑flight hardware development
• Experience with FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting
• Experience with embedded CPU/Microcontroller firmware development, integration, and troubleshooting