Electrical Systems Engineer — Rapid Prototyping to Production

Kform; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kform is a next‑generation defense manufacturer partnering with leading defense and dual‑use startups to transform advanced ideas into production‑ready hardware. We span design, prototyping, manufacturing, quality and production readiness so products move from whiteboard to real world.

If you thrive on building, learning quickly, and delivering under demanding timelines, you’ll fit right in. Our customers can’t wait years—our work helps them win in weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years in product design, hardware development, prototyping, or multidisciplinary engineering.
• Strong capability in at least one core discipline (electrical or mechanical).
• Working knowledge spanning embedded software, electronics, mechanical design, manufacturing, quality, test, and systems integration.
• Advanced proficiency in Altium or a comparable primary design tool.
• Hands‑on experience with rapid prototyping, fabrication tools, electronics, test equipment, and physical hardware.
• Clear documentation skills across design intent, revisions, results, and decisions.
• Proven problem solving and the ability to operate independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end development of hardware including mechanical subassemblies, electronics, and production‑ready components.
• Design electronics in ECAD (Altium) with tight collaboration with mechanical and firmware teams.
• Bridge decisions across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing to optimize the system.
• Prototype proof‑of-concepts using hands‑on fabrication and test equipment.
• Develop or support embedded software to connect electromechanical systems in prototypes.
• Plan and execute verification for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety.
• Document intent, revisions, test results, and decisions for smooth production transfer.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and programs to improve producibility.

Skills

Electrical design

ECAD

Altium

Embedded development

Prototype build

DFM/DFI

Documentation

Problem solving

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Altium

Job description

Kform is a next‑generation defense manufacturer partnering with leading defense and dual‑use startups to transform advanced ideas into production‑ready hardware. We span design, prototyping, manufacturing, quality and production readiness so products move from whiteboard to real world.

If you thrive on building, learning quickly, and delivering under demanding timelines, you’ll fit right in. Our customers can’t wait years—our work helps them win in weeks.