Electrical Engineer with active SECRET SECURITY Clearance (US Citizenship REQUIRED)

Geologics•Manassas, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Engineer with active SECRET SECURITY Clearance (US Citizenship REQUIRED) TITLE : Electrical Engineer with active SECRET SECURITY Clearance (US Citizenship REQUIRED) MAX RATE: $42.17/hr W2 (no health benefits while on contract) LOCATION: Onsite in Manassas VA 20110 (NO relocation package) CLEARANCE: Active Secret security clearance REQUIRED Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Requirements

Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and digital circuit design
Strong interest in PCB design and hands-on hardware development
Eagerness to learn PCB design tools and industry best practices
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and seeks mentorship
Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality
Analytical problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
Effective communication skills with ability to document designs clearly
Commitment to ongoing professional development in circuit board design
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
Active Secret security clearance REQUIRED
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or project experience with PCB design and development
Familiarity with schematic capture tools (OrCAD Capture, Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar)
Understanding of PCB layout considerations including trace width, impedance control, and layer stackup
Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals
Experience with circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, or similar)
Understanding of signal integrity concepts and high-speed design principles
Familiarity with power supply design (linear regulators, DC-DC converters)
Knowledge of component selection and datasheets interpretation
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators
Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-2222, etc.)
Knowledge of thermal management and heat dissipation in PCB design
Experience with common communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)
Understanding of EMI/EMC design considerations
Exposure to microcontrollers or embedded systems design
Internship or co-op experience in hardware design or PCB development
Senior design project involving custom PCB development

Responsibilities

Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for power systems and electronic assemblies
Create schematics, perform component selection, and generate bills of materials
Collaborate with PCB layout team to optimize component placement, routing, signal integrity, and thermal management
Support circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE or similar tools
Assist with PCB bring-up, testing, debugging, and design verification
Generate design documentation including schematics, assembly drawings, and design specifications
Perform design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
Support integration and testing of circuit boards into larger system assemblies
Learn and apply IPC standards and best practices for PCB design and manufacturing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing