Senior Electrical Engineer – Aerospace Laser & Embedded

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Herndon, VA, to design and build electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD projects. The role involves circuit board development, firmware design, and hands-on testing across multiple short and long-term projects. Candidates should have a BSEE and 10-20 years of relevant experience, with familiarity in developing hi-rel military or space-flight electronics a plus. This position fosters a collaborative environment with support from both team and leadership.

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of applicable work experience required.
• Experience with circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working hands-on and participating in field tests and experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and build electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD.
• Develop, verify, and upgrade electronics in electro-optical systems.
• Handle circuit board development, firmware development, and cable/harness design.

Skills

Circuit board design

Integration and troubleshooting

Hands-on testing and experiments

Use of electrical lab equipment

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

FPGA

CPLD

Embedded CPU/Microcontroller

Job description

The Ed Wallach Search Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Herndon, VA, to design and build electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD projects. The role involves circuit board development, firmware design, and hands-on testing across multiple short and long-term projects. Candidates should have a BSEE and 10-20 years of relevant experience, with familiarity in developing hi-rel military or space-flight electronics a plus. This position fosters a collaborative environment with support from both team and leadership.