Sr. Electronics Engineer – Hardware

Gravity IT Resources; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources in Sterling, VA is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and develop high-performance mixed-signal hardware systems. You’ll contribute across the full hardware development lifecycle from schematic capture and high-speed PCB layout to validation, calibration, and manufacturing transition.

This role blends precision analog design, embedded systems, and PCB expertise to ensure signal integrity and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–7 years of analog and digital hardware design experience.
• Strong background in high-speed multilayer PCB layout.
• Experience with controlled impedance routing and mixed-signal design.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience designing MCU-based embedded hardware systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing analog and digital circuits for mixed-signal systems
• Creating and reviewing multilayer PCB layouts (4–8+ layers) with controlled impedance
• Performing high-speed routing including differential pairs, length matching, and stack-up definition
• Applying signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) best practices
• Implementing EMI/EMC-aware layout and grounding strategies
• Developing schematics, selecting components, and analyzing datasheets
• Designing and integrating MCU-based embedded hardware systems
• Performing hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Developing test procedures and executing system calibration
• Supporting prototype development and transition to manufacturing (DFM/DFT)
• Documenting designs, revisions, and validation results in alignment with company standards

Skills

Analog & Digital Hardware Design

High-speed PCB Layout

Controlled Impedance Routing

Lab Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Logic An

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Electronics Engineer
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Sterling VA
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Job Description
As an Electronics Engineer, you’ll design and develop high-performance mixed-signal hardware systems that power advanced technologies. You’ll contribute across the full hardware development lifecycle; from schematic capture and high-speed PCB layout to validation, calibration, and manufacturing transition.

This role blends precision analog design, embedded systems development, and high-speed PCB expertise to ensure signal integrity, low-noise performance, and manufacturability. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to transform complex requirements into reliable, production-ready hardware solutions.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Designing and developing analog and digital circuits for mixed-signal systems
• Creating and reviewing multilayer PCB layouts (4–8+ layers) with controlled impedance
• Performing high-speed routing including differential pairs, length matching, and stack-up definition
• Applying signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) best practices
• Implementing EMI/EMC-aware layout and grounding strategies
• Developing schematics, selecting components, and analyzing datasheets
• Designing and integrating MCU-based embedded hardware systems
• Performing hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Developing test procedures and executing system calibration
• Supporting prototype development and transition to manufacturing (DFM/DFT)
• Documenting designs, revisions, and validation results in alignment with company standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 3–7 years of experience in analog and digital hardware design
• Strong experience in high-speed multilayer PCB layout
• Experience with controlled impedance routing and mixed-signal board design
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Experience designing MCU-based embedded systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in precision analog front-end design
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance and regulatory considerations
• Experience in system-level testing and calibration
• Familiarity with industrial, power, or measurement systems

Core Competencies

• Safety: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our lab and production environments
• Inclusion: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and values
• Speed: Operates with urgency while maintaining technical rigor and quality
• Innovation: Continuously seeks to simplify, improve, and optimize designs and processes
• Judgment: Exercises discretion and autonomy in solving complex technical challenges
• Accountability: Holds self and others to high standards of performance, precision, and reliability

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.