Electrical Engineer II

TAP Engineering; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Job summary

TAP Engineering in Florida is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to lead full-cycle PCB development for advanced hardware in a mission-focused environment. You will capture requirements, design schematics, oversee layouts, bring-up, testing, and system integration across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in hardware product development, strong analog/digital expertise, and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in hardware product development.
• Strong understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review schematics using industry best practices.
• Solid foundation in modern analog and digital electronics.
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and develop advanced hardware products
• Perform full-cycle PCB design, including requirements definition, schematic capture, component selection, layout supervision or execution, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
• Perform root cause analysis to support production and sustainment operations
• Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects and customer requirements

Skills

Hardware design

PCB layout

Schematic review

Analog & digital electronics

Altium Designer

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Position Overview

TAP Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic hardware systems in a mission-focused environment. This role involves full-cycle PCB development, from requirements capture and schematic design through layout oversight, bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mixed-signal hardware design and thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple concurrent programs. This position requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and develop advanced hardware products
• Perform full-cycle PCB design, including requirements definition, schematic capture, component selection, layout supervision or execution, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
• Perform root cause analysis to support production and sustainment operations
• Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects and customer requirements

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in hardware product development
• Strong understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to read, interpret, and review schematics using industry best practices
• Solid foundation in modern analog and digital electronics
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hardware qualification, verification, and production readiness
• Background working on defense or mission-critical hardware programs

Clearance Requirement

This position does not require an active clearance; However, an active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance would be preferred.

Benefits Overview

• 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.