Senior electronics architecture opportunity supporting the MK48 program in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Predominantly onsite role requiring expert FPGA experience, U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
Hardware Engineering Manager | High-Speed Networking | Austin, TX
Senior Electrical Engineer (Level IV / V) | FPGA, Analog & Digital Design | Maryland
Senior Electrical Engineer (Level IV / V)
📍 Anne Arundel County, Maryland (100% Onsite)
🕒 9/80 Work Schedule
💰 $106,500 - $236,500 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
🔒 U.S. Citizenship Required
📈 Multiple Openings Available
Engineer Advanced Electronics That Support Critical Maritime & Defense Technologies
An industry-leading engineering and technology organization is seeking experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to join a highly specialized team developing advanced electronics and hardware systems for complex underwater and seabed applications.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that pushes the boundaries of performance, reliability, and innovation in some of the world's most demanding operating environments. You'll play a key role in the architecture, design, development, integration, and testing of sophisticated electronic systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and key stakeholders throughout the full product lifecycle.
If you're passionate about advanced electronics, FPGA design, analog and digital circuit development, and seeing your designs deployed in real-world mission-critical environments, this role offers exceptional technical challenges, career growth, and long-term stability.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is not a maintenance or sustaining engineering position.
You'll be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, from concept development and architecture through design, integration, qualification, testing, customer deployment, and field support.
The organization is investing heavily in next-generation technologies and is seeking engineers who want to contribute at a high level while working alongside some of the industry's most talented technical professionals.
Highlights include:
Design and develop advanced electronics hardware from the ground up
Work with cutting-edge FPGA, analog, power, and digital technologies
Lead complex engineering efforts and influence technical direction
Gain exposure to customer-facing engineering activities
Participate in real-world testing and deployment efforts
Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering teams
Clear pathways for technical and leadership growth
What You'll Be Doing
Advanced Electrical Design & Development
Architect, design, develop, and integrate complex electronic hardware systems and circuit card assemblies
Design analog, digital, power, and FPGA-based electronic solutions
Develop high-performance electronic circuitry for advanced sensing and monitoring applications
Create schematic designs, PCB layouts, and supporting engineering documentation
Analyze electrical requirements and determine design feasibility within cost and schedule constraints
Support system integration activities and subsystem development efforts
FPGA & Embedded Hardware Development
Develop and support FPGA-based designs
Work with modern FPGA development environments and tools
Evaluate component performance and sustainability requirements
Support hardware optimization and performance improvements
Testing, Qualification & Integration
Lead hardware integration, verification, qualification, and validation activities
Develop test procedures and technical documentation
Troubleshoot complex electrical systems and hardware issues
Support customer installations and field deployments
Participate in system qualification and acceptance testing
Technical Leadership & Program Execution
Provide technical leadership across engineering projects
Support proposal development, project planning, and cost estimation activities
Contribute to engineering reviews, design reviews, and technical presentations
Collaborate with program teams to ensure successful execution of technical objectives
For senior-level candidates, opportunities exist to lead engineering efforts and support Earned Value Management (EVMS) activities
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Level IV
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
6+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
OR
Master's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
OR
10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Level V
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
9+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
OR
Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
OR
13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Required Technical Experience
Candidates should possess strong experience in several of the following areas:
Analog circuit design
Digital circuit design
Power electronics design
FPGA development and design
Circuit card assembly (CCA) development
Electronic subsystem integration
Hardware qualification and testing
Schematic capture and PCB design
System troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Experience With Tools Such As:
LTSpice
Cadence / Allegro PCB Designer
Mentor Graphics
Xilinx Vivado
VHDL
Verilog
Preferred Qualifications
Design team leadership experience
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
Control Account Management (CAM) experience
Technical proposal development
Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation
Technical writing and documentation development
Customer-facing engineering experience
Design review leadership
Experience supporting complex defense, maritime, aerospace, or high-reliability systems
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be:
U.S. Citizens
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance
Travel
Up to 30% travel for customer support, testing, installations, and field activities
Compensation & Benefits
Level IV
💰 $106,500 - $197,500
Level V
💰 $127,500 - $236,500
Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and generous PTO
Educational assistance and professional development support
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance programs
Disability and life insurance coverage
Parental leave programs
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who wants to work on technically challenging programs, develop cutting-edge hardware solutions, and contribute to systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable.
You'll join a team where engineering excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your technical expertise will directly influence the success of complex, high-visibility programs.
If you're looking for a role that combines advanced engineering, meaningful technical challenges, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to work on truly unique technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration | Aerospace & Defense | Waco, TX
Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration
📍 Waco, Texas (100% Onsite)
💰 $150,000 - $170,000 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
🕒 9/80 Schedule – Every Other Friday Off
✈️ Aerospace, Defense & Aircraft Modification Programs
Design the Systems That Power Mission-Critical Aircraft
An industry-leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support advanced aircraft modification and systems integration programs.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering, solving complex integration challenges, and seeing their designs deployed on real-world aircraft platforms.
You'll play a key role in the design, integration, testing, and verification of aircraft electrical systems, supporting major avionics upgrades, mission system integrations, power distribution systems, and aircraft modernization initiatives.
Whether your experience comes from aerospace, transportation, automotive, military vehicles, rail, heavy equipment, industrial controls, or other complex electrical systems environments, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise to some of the most advanced airborne platforms in operation today.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This isn't a desk-only design role.
You'll be involved throughout the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements and design through integration, troubleshooting, aircraft testing, and operational deployment.
You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams while gaining direct exposure to aircraft systems, advanced avionics technologies, and mission-critical defense programs.
Highlights include:
Work directly on operational aircraft platforms
Lead complex electrical integration and modification projects
Design and validate aircraft power and signal interfaces
Participate in lab testing and aircraft testing activities
Influence technical solutions and engineering decisions
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Outstanding long-term growth opportunities within aerospace and defense
What You'll Be Doing
Aircraft Electrical Systems Design
Design and develop electrical integration solutions for aircraft modification programs
Support avionics upgrades and aircraft systems modernization initiatives
Develop electrical interface designs and power distribution solutions
Apply electrical requirements and design standards to complex integration efforts
Generate professional engineering drawings, documentation, and technical reports
Systems Integration & Verification
Support integration of electrical, avionics, and mission systems
Evaluate wiring architectures, signal interfaces, and power requirements
Verify electrical interfaces and system compatibility
Troubleshoot integration issues and identify root causes
Support hardware installation and aircraft modification activities
Testing & Validation
Develop electrical test plans and verification procedures
Conduct testing in laboratory and aircraft environments
Analyze test results and resolve technical issues
Support qualification, acceptance, and operational testing activities
Ensure systems meet performance and customer requirements
Technical Leadership
Serve as a technical leader within the Electrical Engineering team
Support project planning, budget tracking, and schedule management
Mentor and develop junior engineers
Coordinate activities across engineering disciplines
Drive technical excellence and engineering best practices
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
AND
Minimum 9 years of relevant engineering experience
OR
Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
OR
13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Required Technical Experience
Electrical systems integration
Wiring and signal interface design
Electrical design for complex systems
Troubleshooting and verification testing
Interface control and systems integration activities
Experience with at least one electrical CAD platform
CAD Tool Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
Visual Engineer
AutoCAD Electrical
Capital Harness
Similar electrical design and harness development tools
Highly Preferred Experience
Wire Harness & Interconnect Design
Candidates with experience in:
Wire harness design
Electrical routing
Connector selection
Signal integrity
Power distribution systems
Interface design
will be especially attractive.
Industry-specific aerospace experience is not required. Candidates from other complex engineering environments with strong electrical integration backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Aerospace & Military Standards
Exposure to any of the following is beneficial:
SAE AS50881
MIL-STD-704
MIL-E-7016
SAE ARP4754
MIL-STD-461
MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-882
MIL-HDBK-516
Additional Preferred Experience
Aircraft systems integration
Avionics upgrades
Military aircraft modification programs
Power distribution systems
Digital and analog signal interfaces
System troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Engineering leadership or task leadership experience
Technical Knowledge Areas
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of:
Digital and analog signal interfaces
Voltage drop considerations
Timing requirements
Data communications and handshaking protocols
Electrical power distribution
System-level integration challenges
Verification and validation processes
Work Environment
This role combines office, laboratory, and aircraft environments.
Candidates should be comfortable:
Working directly on aircraft
Operating in aircraft hangars
Climbing into and around aircraft
Supporting installation and test activities
Working in confined areas when necessary
Participating in hands-on troubleshooting efforts
Security Requirements
Candidates must:
Be U.S. Citizens
Be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
Preferred
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Travel & Schedule
✈️ Less than 10% travel
🕒 9/80 Schedule
Enjoy every other Friday off while supporting exciting aerospace programs.
Occasional overtime may be required based on program schedules and testing activities.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Base Salary: $150,000 - $170,000
Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off and company holidays
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Interview travel reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Long-term career advancement within a growing aerospace organization
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to work on highly visible aircraft modernization and systems integration programs where your engineering expertise will directly influence the performance, reliability, and capability of mission-critical aircraft.
You'll join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while offering exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and complex engineering challenges.
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong systems integration and wire harness design experience looking for your next career-defining opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.