Electrical Engineer – Entry Level
Manassas, VA, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours agoContract W2
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Catapult Solutions Group
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- Electrical Engineering
Summary
Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Entry Level
Location: Manassas, Va
Overview:
We engineer a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Education:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for power systems and electronic assemblies
• Create schematics, perform component selection, and generate bills of materials
• Collaborate with PCB layout team to optimize component placement, routing, signal integrity, and thermal management
• Support circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE or similar tools
• Assist with PCB bring-up, testing, debugging, and design verification
• Generate design documentation including schematics, assembly drawings, and design specifications
• Perform design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
• Support integration and testing of circuit boards into larger system assemblies
• Learn and apply IPC standards and best practices for PCB design and manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing
What Sets You Apart:
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and digital circuit design
• Strong interest in PCB design and hands-on hardware development
• Eagerness to learn PCB design tools and industry best practices
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and seeks mentorship
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality
• Analytical problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
• Effective communication skills with ability to document designs clearly
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in circuit board design
We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:
• Coursework or project experience with PCB design and development
• Familiarity with schematic capture tools (OrCAD Capture, Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar)
• Understanding of PCB layout considerations including trace width, impedance control, and layer stackup
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, or similar)
• Understanding of signal integrity concepts and high-speed design principles
• Familiarity with power supply design (linear regulators, DC-DC converters)
• Knowledge of component selection and datasheets interpretation
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-2222, etc.)
• Knowledge of thermal management and heat dissipation in PCB design
• Experience with common communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design considerations
• Exposure to microcontrollers or embedded systems design
• Internship or co-op experience in hardware design or PCB development
• Senior design project involving custom PCB development
Our Commitment to You:
• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Location: Manassas, Va
Overview:
We engineer a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Education:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for power systems and electronic assemblies
• Create schematics, perform component selection, and generate bills of materials
• Collaborate with PCB layout team to optimize component placement, routing, signal integrity, and thermal management
• Support circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE or similar tools
• Assist with PCB bring-up, testing, debugging, and design verification
• Generate design documentation including schematics, assembly drawings, and design specifications
• Perform design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
• Support integration and testing of circuit boards into larger system assemblies
• Learn and apply IPC standards and best practices for PCB design and manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing
What Sets You Apart:
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals including analog and digital circuit design
• Strong interest in PCB design and hands-on hardware development
• Eagerness to learn PCB design tools and industry best practices
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and seeks mentorship
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality
• Analytical problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
• Effective communication skills with ability to document designs clearly
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in circuit board design
We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:
• Coursework or project experience with PCB design and development
• Familiarity with schematic capture tools (OrCAD Capture, Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar)
• Understanding of PCB layout considerations including trace width, impedance control, and layer stackup
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, or similar)
• Understanding of signal integrity concepts and high-speed design principles
• Familiarity with power supply design (linear regulators, DC-DC converters)
• Knowledge of component selection and datasheets interpretation
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-2222, etc.)
• Knowledge of thermal management and heat dissipation in PCB design
• Experience with common communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design considerations
• Exposure to microcontrollers or embedded systems design
• Internship or co-op experience in hardware design or PCB development
• Senior design project involving custom PCB development
Our Commitment to You:
• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10529568
- Position Id: 37750
- Posted 8 hours ago
Company Info
At Catapult Solutions Group, our mission is to help organizations thrive by enabling their teams to find "A hire standard" of talent and technology services.
Businesses succeed when they find the right people, information, and tools they need to accomplish meaningful work.
From Fortune 500 companies to startups, thousands of companies use Catapult to hit their business targets more efficiently with technology strategy, talent strategy, talent sourcing, and agile project delivery so that they can focus on the things that matter.
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