Electrical Engineer I

TAP Engineering; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 15–25 days/yr + 11 paidH

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Medical coverage for employees

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000/yr

Wellness incentives and travel support

Merit increases and bonuses

Referral bonuses

Job summary

TAP Engineering LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. The role involves schematic capture and PCB layout for test and verification hardware for a new product line, including component selection, board bring-up, and troubleshooting.

The position requires 3+ years of engineering experience, PCB design in Altium, and the ability to develop electronics test requirements, plans, and procedures at system and component levels. Strong collaboration across engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical field).
• 3+ years of overall engineering experience.
• Experience designing printed circuit boards, including schematic capture and routing layout in CAD software (e.g., Altium).
• Experience developing electronics test requirements, plans, and procedures at the system and component level.
• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical field).
• Experience with battery systems testing, validation, and safe integration.
• Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical components and systems, including schematic capture and routing layout for digital, RF/analog, and mixed signal printed circuit boards
• Performing engineering analyses
• Fabricating, assembling, and qualifying first article engineering prototypes
• Developing and executing test plans and procedures

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB routing

Engineering analyses

3+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Position Overview

TAP Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. If you are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contributions are both critical and valued, TAP will provide you the tools and opportunity to thrive.

The Electrical Engineer supports schematic capture and PCB layout for test and verification hardware used in the development of a new product line. The role includes component selection, board bring-up, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with engineering teams to validate product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing electrical components and systems, including schematic capture and routing layout for digital, RF/analog, and mixed signal printed circuit boards
• Performing engineering analyses
• Fabricating, assembling, and qualifying first article engineering prototypes
• Developing and executing test plans and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical field)
• 3+ years of overall engineering experience
• Experience designing printed circuit boards, including schematic capture and routing layout in CAD software (e.g., Altium)
• Experience developing electronics test requirements, plans, and procedures at the system and component level

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical field)
• Experience with battery systems testing, validation, and safe integration
• Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI Clearance

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Benefits Overview

TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Additional Information

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.