Staff Engineer

Electrical EngineerWe are seeking all levels of Electrical Engineers. Our client is a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers. They are looking for a highly motivated individuals to join their Mechanical Engineering Department onsite in Herndon, VA. As part of the Mechanical Engineering project team, you will design and develop complex laser and electro-optical systems for military and/or aerospace applications. Duties include creating detailed CAD models and drawings, analyzing systems, initiating procurement, supporting assembly and testing of systems, preparing technical reports, and participating in design review meetings. Use your electrical engineering skills to design and build electro-optical systems to push boundaries for NASA and DoD. Our client is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Herndon, VA location to contribute to the development of laser products within their R&D team. By taking on both short and long-term projects, you will use your versatility to bring uncharted laser research to the aerospace industry. You will work within a collaborative environment while empowered to make decisions in your area of expertise. You will have a manageable workload, and have the benefit of both your team and senior leadership support. In developing, verifying, and upgrading the electronics in our client's electro-optical systems, you will handle a wide range of engineering tasks, including circuit board development, firmware (FPGA & CPU) development, cable/harness design, and documentation. This will also include board and system-level integration and testing and troubleshooting. You will work on multiple concurrent projects, with a mix of small, short, quick-turn projects and more extensive, long-term projects. Requirements BSEE with 10-20+ years of applicable work experience. Experience with hardware design, circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting. Comfortable working hands-on and will participate in field tests and experiments. Experience using electrical lab equipment as part of embedded system development. Bonus Areas: MSEE or PhD. Experience developing hi-rel military and/or space-flight electronics Experience with FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting. Experience with embedded CPU/Micro-controller firmware development, integration, and troubleshooting. Experience with LIDAR systems Benefits Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. They do not engage in nor permit any discrimination in the workplace.