Junior Electrical Engineer supporting UAV program - Manassas, VA
About The Position
The Junior Electrical Engineer supports a UAV program as part of the Progeny Manassas, Virginia team. This fully on-site position performs circuit design, analysis, and verification across analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits. The engineer creates electrical schematics, supports PCB layouts, and prepares technical documentation, while contributing to testing, integration, design reviews, prototype development, and transition to production. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and assisting with component and architecture trade studies. Candidates should have a solid foundation in electronics, analytical and hands-on debugging skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to continued professional development. A DoD Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time after hire. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
- Solid understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies.
- Ability to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexity.
- Team-oriented approach and ability to contribute to collaborative success.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including hands-on debugging capabilities.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineering.
- Effective communication skills and ability to present technical concepts clearly.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with electronics simulation tools such as LTSpice or similar.
- Experience with PCB design tools such as OrCAD, Xpedition, or similar.
- Proficiency with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal/function generators, logic analyzers, electronic loads, and volt/amp/ohm meters.
- Familiarity with FPGA, microcontrollers, and embedded programming.
- Experience supporting systems through verification and/or qualification testing.
- Knowledge of component derating and reliability analysis.
Responsibilities
- Perform circuit design, analysis, and verification for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits.
- Create detailed electrical schematics, support PCB layouts, and generate technical documentation.
- Perform module, subsystem, and system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to verify performance requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into larger system architectures.
- Participate in and contribute to design reviews.
- Support prototype development, testing, and transition to production.
- Assist with component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal solutions.
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- Flex time off
- Paid parental leave
- Healthcare benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- Employee resource and social groups
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
