Hardware Design Engineer

AeroVironment•Annapolis Junction, MD

22h•$125,000 - $270,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Hardware Design Engineer is hands-on engineering, focused on embedded electronics, subsystem integration, and associated testing. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a mission-critical environment.

Requirements

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
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance.
Understanding and application of industry electrical engineering technical standards; demonstrated electrical component design experience
Experience with circuit design and application
Experience using analytical and simulation software tools, such as LTspice, LabView, MATLAB or Python, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends
Demonstrated experience in electrical power distribution and design systems system design
Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics
Experience with requirements-driven hardware design and circuitry design
Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies
Experience with analog and digital circuit design
Experience with HDI printed circuit board design and layout using ECAD tools (Strong preference for familiarity with Altium Designer)
Ability to present engineering materials for requirements, design, and various milestones
Experience evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts for compliance
Experience researching, developing, designing and testing circuits, components and equipment systems
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft business tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience supporting a DoD from concept through deployment.
Experience developing and releasing formal engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures

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