Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced electronic systems supporting complex radar, defense, and mission-critical applications. This position will focus on high-speed digital circuit design, FPGA-based systems, embedded processors, mixed-signal electronics, and hardware integration.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & System Design

• Lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems for radar and mission-critical applications.
• Design high-speed digital circuits, FPGA-based systems, embedded electronics, and mixed-signal hardware.
• Develop electronic system architectures incorporating FPGAs, embedded processors, and RF components.
• Design circuitry utilizing PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, SGMII, USB, SPI, and I²C interfaces.
• Perform signal integrity analysis and evaluate high-speed electronic system performance.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts using Altium or comparable electronic design software.
• Support circuit simulation, PCB fabrication, hardware assembly, and system integration.
• Evaluate component selection, circuit performance, and system reliability.
• Ensure electrical designs meet applicable technical specifications and engineering requirements.

FPGA & Embedded Systems Development

• Develop and implement FPGA logic using VHDL/HDL.
• Support FPGA-based system architecture, design, and hardware integration.
• Design and integrate embedded processor and microprocessor-based systems.
• Evaluate digital communication interfaces and system-level functionality.
• Collaborate with hardware and embedded engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support debugging, optimization, and validation of FPGA and embedded electronic systems.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and configuration control using version management tools.

Hardware Testing & Validation

• Lead hardware verification, prototype validation, and system-level testing.
• Develop test procedures, validation plans, and laboratory test configurations.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Utilize laboratory instrumentation to evaluate circuit and system performance.
• Support prototype development, precision soldering, and electronic component rework.
• Identify and resolve hardware design issues during development and integration.
• Conduct testing to verify system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Support field troubleshooting and technical issue resolution as required.

Technical Analysis & Engineering Support

• Perform detailed technical evaluations of complex electronic systems and components.
• Support analysis of high-speed digital signals, mixed-signal circuits, and embedded hardware.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements.
• Assist with RF-related engineering challenges and hardware integration.
• Support compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technical reports, engineering documentation, and design specifications.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and design optimization initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership on complex electrical engineering projects.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level electrical engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Participate in system architecture reviews, design evaluations, and technical planning.
• Support engineering proposals, project planning, and technical presentations.
• Communicate complex technical information to engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering methodologies, design processes, and system reliability.
• Independently resolve complex technical challenges while maintaining project objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 8–12 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong experience with high-speed digital circuit design and signal integrity.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA-based systems and VHDL/HDL development.
• Experience designing and integrating embedded electronics and microprocessor-based architectures.
• Proficiency with Altium or comparable schematic capture and PCB design software.
• Experience designing electronic systems utilizing PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, USB, SPI, and I²C interfaces.
• Experience performing hardware bring-up, debugging, and prototype validation.
• Strong knowledge of electronic laboratory instrumentation and testing procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic hardware and performing root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git or Subversion.
• Strong understanding of electronic system architecture, design principles, and hardware integration.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and complex engineering problem-solving experience.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on laboratory environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified government information.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing electronic systems for radar, aerospace, defense, or mission-critical applications.
• Experience with RF circuit design and analysis, including GHz-frequency systems.
• Knowledge of power electronics and electrical power system design.
• Experience utilizing spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Experience designing ruggedized electronic systems for demanding operating environments.
• Knowledge of thermal management for high-performance electronics.
• Experience with conduction cooling and thermal analysis.
• Experience with mixed-signal system integration and RF hardware interfaces.
• Experience supporting electronic hardware development from initial concept through production.
• Experience leading technical design reviews and mentoring engineering teams.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers on complex electronic systems.