Hands-On Hardware Engineer Associate

Sitreps; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Unlimited PTO

Profit sharing

Job summary

Defense-technology company (name shared under NDA) in Purcellville, Virginia is seeking an Associate Engineer to build and test hardware for field deployment. You will assemble subsystems, troubleshoot issues, and learn how designs translate into working systems.

You will work hands-on with senior engineers, mentor-mentee setup, and contribute to development of work instructions and fixtures as products evolve. New grads welcome, with BS in EE/ME and hands-on lab experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on assembly coursework labs or internships count.
• Comfort reading schematics, drawings, or assembly documentation.
• Willingness to be mentored and accept feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical and/or mechanical subsystems (harnesses, PCBAs, enclosures, fixtures) per instructions/drawings.
• Perform functional testing and troubleshoot assembly defects; escalate design issues as needed.
• Support development of work instructions, test procedures, and assembly fixtures as products evolve.
• Document build issues, deviations, and non-conformances accurately.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand root causes and grow independent judgment.
• Support small-batch builds across multiple product lines as production schedules require.

Skills

Hands-on assembly experience

Schematics reading

Attention to detail

Willingness to be mentored

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Defense-technology company (name shared under NDA) in Purcellville, Virginia is seeking an Associate Engineer to build and test hardware for field deployment. You will assemble subsystems, troubleshoot issues, and learn how designs translate into working systems.

You will work hands-on with senior engineers, mentor-mentee setup, and contribute to development of work instructions and fixtures as products evolve. New grads welcome, with BS in EE/ME and hands-on lab experience.