Senior Electrical Engineer

ClientMind Recruiting Inc.; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ClientMind Recruiting Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a leading technology firm in Greenbelt, MD. The role involves supporting the development of next-generation embedded systems and hardware platforms, requiring a strong background in electrical design and experience with embedded C/C++. The selected candidate will work onsite three times a week and play a crucial role in mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance and quality in design processes.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design.
• Strong embedded systems background.
• Proficiency in low-power and RF components.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of complex embedded electronics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Circuit Design

Embedded C/C++

Low-level Hardware Integration

Communication Skills

Debugging Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test and Measurement Tools

Job description

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Clientmind Recruiting is searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer for an advanced technology firm in the Greenbelt area. This role is responsible for leading development on next-generation embedded systems and sensor-driven hardware platforms.

This position will be onsite 3x per week in Greenbelt, MD. Must be clearable and an active clearance is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and validation of complex embedded electronics, including high-density multilayer PCBs with microcontrollers, sensors, analog interfaces, and power management circuitry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define system-level electrical and firmware requirements.
• Develop embedded firmware targeting ARM microcontrollers and application processors.
• Architect and prototype advanced hardware systems with an emphasis on low-power and RF components
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in design reviews and planning.
• Perform system integration testing and troubleshoot complex hardware and embedded issues.
• Select and evaluate electrical components to meet performance, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Prepare technical documentation, including system design specifications and test plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, safety protocols, and internal quality controls.
• Support process improvements to enhance reliability, scalability, and time-to-market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design, with a strong embedded systems background.
• Strong knowledge of circuit design and debugging practices for mixed-signal systems.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and low-level hardware integration.
• Experience working with motion-tracking or sensor-driven systems
• Skilled in use of test and measurement tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to FPGA development.
• Experience with low-power design techniques.
• Familiarity with communications systems or software-defined radio (SDR).
• Background in RTOS or tightly integrated hardware/software systems.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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