Electrical Engineer

BlueHalo, an AV Company, is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and fielding of the MAST Surrogate Missile System, a cutting-edge technology developed by our Directed Energy/Kinetic Effectors (DEKE) Group. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a premier defense program, working hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on hardware, firmware, and embedded systems integration.

Travel: 10-25% (to remote test and field sites)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog and Xilinx Vivado toolsets
• Develop and integrate high-speed data transfer and storage protocols (e.g., PCIe, JESD204B)
• Interface with embedded systems and protocols including RS-232/422, I2C, SPI, AXI
• Design and develop custom PCBs using Altium Designer to IPC standards
• Support the design and control of power electronics and small motor systems
• Perform embedded programming in C/C++ with RTOS and/or Linux environments
• Conduct hands-on hardware testing, debugging, and integration in lab and field environments
• Prepare electrical drawings and documentation in accordance with industry standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and program teams to meet project goals

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proficiency with RTL design (VHDL/Verilog) and Xilinx Vivado tools
• Experience with embedded system programming (C/C++) and real-time OS (RTOS/Linux)
• Strong knowledge of PCB design and electronics manufacturing standards
• Familiarity with FPGA communication protocols and high-speed interfaces
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware testing and debugging
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for field integration and test support
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with soldering and PCB rework to IPC standards
• Background in missile systems or avionics design
• Previous work with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Field testing experience at missile or weapon system test ranges
• Implementation of high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe)
• LabVIEW programming for test and automation

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