Senior Electrical Engineer

TAP Engineering • Reston, VA

2d • $146,000 - $194,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic hardware systems in a mission-focused environment. This role involves full-cycle PCB development, from requirements capture and schematic design through layout oversight, bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mixed-signal hardware design and thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple concurrent programs. This position requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability hardware solutions.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance
• 7+ years of professional experience in hardware product development
• Strong understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to read, interpret, and review schematics using industry best practices
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, and similar protocols
• Experience working with MCUs, CPUs, FPGAs, and related technologies
• Solid foundation in modern analog and digital electronics
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools
• Ability to prioritize work based on high-level direction from leadership
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic compatibility standards
• Experience supporting hardware qualification, verification, and production readiness
• Background working on defense or mission-critical hardware programs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and develop advanced hardware products
• Perform full-cycle PCB design, including requirements definition, schematic capture, component selection, layout supervision or execution, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities
• Apply modern design standards to ensure high reliability and manufacturability
• Design and integrate high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power circuits
• Establish and promote internal best practices for design for manufacturing (DFM) and quality fabrication and assembly
• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews
• Support low-level firmware development for board bring-up and testing
• Perform root cause analysis to support production and sustainment operations
• Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects and customer requirements

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed