Senior Embedded Hardware Design Engineer (DoD/TS)

avav; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) company match and contributions

Professional development/training Reim

Other work/life programs

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer focused on hands-on embedded electronics, subsystem integration, and testing for mission-critical programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver advanced solutions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities cover schematics, PCB layouts, test plans, and hardware verification across lab and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Understanding and application of industry electrical engineering standards; demonstrated electrical component design experience.
• Experience with circuit design and application.
• Experience using analytical and simulation software such as LTspice, LabVIEW, MATLAB or Python to analyze data and identify trends.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical power distribution and system design.
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics.
• Experience with requirements-driven hardware design and circuitry design.
• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cybersecurity policies.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with HDI PCB design and layout using ECAD tools (Altium preferred).
• Ability to present engineering materials for requirements, design, and milestones.
• Experience evaluating COTS parts for compliance.
• Experience researching, developing, designing and testing circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test electrical hardware for embedded platforms.
• Develop and manage electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies.
• Support component selection and procurement, ensuring conformance with military and environmental standards.
• Conduct design verification, validation, and hardware troubleshooting during lab tests.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to define electrical interfaces, requirements, and ICDs.
• Assist in environmental qualification testing (vibration, thermal, shock).
• Support integration and test activities in lab and field environments.
• Document engineering work through drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control.
• Assist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning.
• Develop engineering labor and material estimates.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic interpretation

Power distribution design

Electrical hardware design

Hardware testing

Requirements-driven design

Data analysis (LTspice, MATLAB, LabLV,

HDI PCB design

Altium Designer

Communication skills

Cyber security considerations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Altium Designer

ECAD tools

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer focused on hands-on embedded electronics, subsystem integration, and testing for mission-critical programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver advanced solutions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities cover schematics, PCB layouts, test plans, and hardware verification across lab and field