Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer (Top Secret)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a seasoned Hardware Design Engineer to lead embedded hardware development, including schematics, PCB layouts, and system interfaces for mission-critical environments.

You will work with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with military standards, and support environmental testing and field integration. Requires TS clearance and DoD experience, with strong CAD and circuit design skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience with circuit design and application.
• Experience with HDI PCB design and layout.

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 and implement electrical interfaces, requirements, and ICDs.
• Assist in environmental qualification testing (e.g., vibration, thermal, shock).
• Support integration and test activities in lab and field environments.
• Document engineering work through detailed drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control systems.
• Assist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning.
• Develop engineering labor and material estimates.

Skills

Circuit design

HDI PCB design

Altium Designer

ECAD tools

Power distribution design

Schematic development

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

ITAR compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

ECAD tools

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a seasoned Hardware Design Engineer to lead embedded hardware development, including schematics, PCB layouts, and system interfaces for mission-critical environments.

You will work with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with military standards, and support environmental testing and field integration. Requires TS clearance and DoD experience, with strong CAD and circuit design skills.