Hardware Electrical Engineer – Aerospace/Defense Lifecycle

Shift5 Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Life and Disability Insurance

Uncapped paid time off

Tax-deferred public transit benefits

Job summary

Shift5 Inc. in Virginia seeks a Hardware (Electrical) Engineer to lead hardware design for defense and commercial fleets. This role requires expertise in PCB design, from component selection to full lifecycle management, operating within rigorous military standards.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant field and be proficient with electrical CAD software. Benefits include employer-paid health coverage, a bonus program, and uncapped paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in schematic design of circuit boards to military standards (7+ for Senior).
• Ability to utilize test equipment for hardware verification.
• Strong skills in electrical CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full hardware development lifecycle from component selection to PCB design.
• Design and test electrical boards to military and aerospace standards.
• Work closely with teams to create high-performance assemblies.
• Improve existing systems through analysis and design enhancements.

Skills

Schematic design of circuit boards

Test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)

Electrical CAD software (Altium preferred)

FPGA board design

Experience in MIL-STD environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Shift5 Inc. in Virginia seeks a Hardware (Electrical) Engineer to lead hardware design for defense and commercial fleets. This role requires expertise in PCB design, from component selection to full lifecycle management, operating within rigorous military standards.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant field and be proficient with electrical CAD software. Benefits include employer-paid health coverage, a bonus program, and uncapped paid time off.