Electrical Lab engineering

Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Use your electrical engineering skills to design and build electro-optical systems to push boundaries for NASA and DoD. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Herndon, VA location and contribute to the development of laser products within our 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. In developing, verifying, and upgrading the electronics in our 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.
Design and develop electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD projects.
Handle circuit board development and firmware (FPGA & CPU) creation.
Participate in board and system-level integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Engage in multiple concurrent projects, balancing short-term and long-term objectives.
Collaborate with team members and leadership to ensure project success.
3-8 years of applicable work experience in electrical engineering.

• Hands-on experience with field tests and experiments.
• Familiarity with electrical lab equipment as part of embedded system development.

Experience with FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting.
With over 30 years of experience developing advanced fiber and bulk solid-state laser and lidar systems, we are a globally recognized leader and pioneer in our field. Our 50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility includes 34 Class IV laser firing labs, electronics labs, wet labs, optical receiver labs, chemical labs, and a NASA-certified in-house printed circuit board assembly lab. The work environment is creative and relaxed, promoting professional challenge and personal growth.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Application Deadline

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