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Electrical Engineer

Smart SynergiesReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 12 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation in aerospace laser research, empowering you to tackle diverse projects and expand your expertise in circuit board design, firmware development, and system integration. You'll thrive in a collaborative R&D environment where your hands-on skills and decision-making abilities will be highly valued as you contribute to groundbreaking advancements. Apply now to join a reputable company and grow your career at the forefront of technology.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

The client is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their R&D team. By taking on both short and long-term projects, you will use your versatility to bring uncharted laser research to the aerospace industry. You will work within a collaborative environment while empowered to make decisions in your area of expertise. You will handle a wide range of engineering tasks, including circuit board development, firmware (FPGA & CPU) development, cable/harness design, and documentation. This will also include board and system-level integration and testing and troubleshooting. You will work on multiple concurrent projects, with a mix of small, short, quick-turn projects and more extensive, long-term projects.

Job Requirements

  • BSEE with 0-8 years of applicable work experience.
  • Experience with circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Comfortable working hands-on and will participate in field tests and experiments.
  • Experience using electrical lab equipment as part of embedded system development.

Desired Skills

  • MSEE
  • Experience developing hi-rel military and/or space-flight electronics
  • Experience with FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with embedded CPU/Microcontroller firmware development, integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with LIDAR systems

Skills

FPGA

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