Junior Electrical Engineer supporting UAV program - Manassas, VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Manassas, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Electrical Engineer supports a UAV program by performing circuit design, analysis, and verification across analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits. The role includes developing electrical schematics, supporting PCB layouts, producing technical documentation, and conducting module, subsystem, and system testing, validation, and troubleshooting. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into larger system architectures and contributes to design reviews, prototype development, production transition, and component and architecture trade studies.

The position is fully on-site with the Progeny Manassas, Virginia team. A Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants must meet U.S. Government eligibility requirements for access to classified information; U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The stated target salary range is $104,923 to $116,398 per year, though actual pay may vary based on experience and other factors. The posting remains open until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 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.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; U.S. citizenship is required.

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 laboratory 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 electrical schematics, support PCB layouts, and generate technical documentation.
• Perform module, subsystem, and system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure performance requirements are met.
• 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
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level