Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Insight Global; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Insight Global in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to develop sensor hardware, RF tech, and software for protected airspace applications across airports, critical infrastructure sites, and government facilities.

Responsibilities include guiding electrical systems through lifecycle, defining specs for sensing tech, mixed-signal and FPGA hardware, power/EMC, and collaborating with mechanical, embedded software, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering required.
• Experience designing complex electronic hardware from concept to deployment.
• Strong background in schematic capture, PCB design, DFM and DRT.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of electrical systems throughout product lifecycle from concept to production while ensuring safety, reliability and EMC.
• Establish electrical requirements for sensing technologies, wireless hardware, power systems and control electronics.
• Create and review circuit schematics for mixed-signal and high-speed digital hardware, including FPGA designs.
• Design and optimize DC/DC power conversion for wide operating ranges and reliability.
• Develop high-power AC/DC architectures with power factor correction for mission-critical use.
• Lead hardware bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting with lab test equipment.
• Perform SI/PI/thermal/ EMI analyses to improve first-pass design.
• Build prototypes, iterate quickly, and verify against validation plans.
• Collaborate with mechanical, embedded software, manufacturing, and QA teams.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB design

DFM

DRT

High-speed digital

Signal integrity

Power integrity

EMI/EMC

FPGA hardware

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Duration: 12-month contract to hire (ideal candidate must want to convert to an internal employee)

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 base + bonus + stock

Interview Process: 2 rounds (virtual or on-site)

OVERVIEW

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Sterling, VA to join a growing organization at the intersection of security and emerging autonomous technologies. In this role, you will join a team of engineers focused on the development of sensor hardware, RF technology, and software used to detect, track, and deter activity in protected airspace. Their solutions are deployed across airports, critical infrastructure sites, government facilities, and major public venues worldwide.

Responsibilities Include

• Drive the development of electrical systems and subsystems throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and architecture through validation, release, and production, while ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
• Establish electrical requirements and technical specifications for sensing technologies, wireless communication hardware, power management systems, and control electronics used in advanced integrated platforms.
• Create and review detailed circuit schematics for mixed-signal and high-speed digital hardware, including FPGA-based designs, and support PCB layout activities to ensure performance and manufacturability.
• Design and optimize custom DC/DC power conversion solutions with a focus on power integrity, efficiency, and reliability across a wide operating range and demanding environmental conditions.
• Develop high-power AC/DC power architectures, including power factor correction and regulated output designs, to support mission-critical applications requiring dependable performance and broad input voltage compatibility.
• Lead hardware bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting efforts, utilizing laboratory test equipment to evaluate, characterize, and validate both custom-designed and commercial off-the-shelf electronics.
• Perform detailed electrical analysis and simulation activities focused on signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, and EMI/EMC risk reduction to improve first-pass design success.
• Build and evaluate prototype hardware, execute rapid design iterations, and develop comprehensive verification and validation plans to ensure product readiness and compliance.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, embedded software, manufacturing, quality, product management, and program leadership to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain thorough engineering documentation, including design specifications, bills of materials, test procedures, validation reports, configuration records, firmware releases, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Experience developing and designing complex electronic hardware systems from concept to deployment
• Strong background in schematic capture, PCB design tools, DFM, and DRT
• Experience with high-speed digital design, mixed-signal systems, FPGA-based hardware and board-level integration
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Altium proficient

Benefits: Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.