Electrical Engineer - Entry Level - DOD Secret

JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer - Entry Level - DOD Secret
JOB LOCATION: Manassas, VA
WAGE RANGE*: 40-43.41
JOB NUMBER: 26-00205

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer - Entry Level - DOD Secret to work from their Manassas, VA facility.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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)

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site
While on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manassas, VA Team.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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