Electrical Engineer II

TAP Engineering; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance & Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TAP Engineering in Columbia, MD seeks an Electrical Engineer II to design, develop, and integrate advanced electronic hardware systems. You will manage full-cycle PCB development from requirements to bring-up and system integration.

The role emphasizes mixed-signal design, high-reliability hardware, and collaboration across engineering teams; active Secret clearance and 7+ years of hardware experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• 7+ years of hardware product development experience.
• Experience with high-reliability hardware and PCB design.
• Familiar with interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design advanced hardware.
• Lead full-cycle PCB development from requirements to bring-up and integration.
• Drive design verification, prototyping, and qualification activities.
• Apply DFM practices to ensure manufacturability and reliability.
• Support low-level firmware during board bring-up and testing.
• Perform root cause analysis for production and sustainment.

Skills

PCB design

Mixed-signal design

MCUs/ CPUs/ FPGAs

Altium Designer

Schematic reading

DFM/ manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Electrical Engineer II
Hardware | Columbia, MD | Full Time

Position: Electrical Engineer II
Location: Columbia, MD
Category: Hardware
Schedule: Standard Day Shift, Monday-Friday
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret security clearance (required)
Experience Requirement: 7+ years
Compensation Range: $135,000 - $210,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview

We are 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
• Apply modern design standards to ensure high reliability and manufacturability
• Design and integrate high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power circuits
• Establish and promote internal best practices for design for manufacturing (DFM) and quality fabrication and assembly
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
• Support low-level firmware development for board bring-up and testing
• Perform root cause analysis to support production and sustainment operations
• Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects and customer requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• 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
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, and similar protocols
• Experience working with MCUs, CPUs, FPGAs, and related technologies
• Solid foundation in modern analog and digital electronics
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools
• Ability to prioritize work based on high-level direction from leadership
• 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

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

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.

Additional Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.

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.