Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

Electrical Engineer II

Hardware | Columbia, MD | Full Time

Standard Day Shift, Monday–Friday Clearance Requirement: Active Secret security clearance Experience Requirement: 7+ years Compensation Range: $135,000 – $210,000 (based on experience)

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer II 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.

This position requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability hardware solutions.

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

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

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

Active Secret security clearance

• Strong understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements
• Solid foundation in modern analog and digital electronics
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams

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 life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts: Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework

Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support

Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active Secret security clearance. By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.