Hands-On Electronics Hardware Engineer I — Sterling On-Site

Accelevation LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary + bonus

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer I to support the design, testing, and manufacturing of electronic products in Sterling, VA. This role blends hands‑on hardware development with component sourcing, PCB fabrication coordination, and assembly follow‑up.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in electronics, enjoys practical problem‑solving, and takes ownership of tasks. You will work with senior engineers and suppliers to ensure quality and on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience in electronics hardware design, testing, or manufacturing support.
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with schematic design and PCB layout under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support prototype assembly, board bring‑up, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Review datasheets and help select components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and lead time.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials (BOMs).
• Source components, request quotations, place approved orders, and track deliveries.
• Follow up with suppliers on PCB fabrication, assembly progress, and delivery schedules.
• Identify alternative components for review and approval by senior engineers.
• Check received components and assembled boards against order requirements and report quality issues.
• Maintain records of parts, orders, test results, and hardware changes.
• Work with hardware, software, and mechanical engineers to resolve development and assembly issues.

Skills

Schematic reading

Component sourcing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Laboratory power supplies

Job description

Accelevation LLC is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer I to support the design, testing, and manufacturing of electronic products in Sterling, VA. This role blends hands‑on hardware development with component sourcing, PCB fabrication coordination, and assembly follow‑up.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in electronics, enjoys practical problem‑solving, and takes ownership of tasks. You will work with senior engineers and suppliers to ensure quality and on‑time delivery.