Senior Electrical Engineer – Electro-Optical & Laser Systems | Northern Virginia

Location: Northern Virginia (NoVA) | On-Site, 5 Days
 Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Senior Electrical Engineer – Electro-Optical Systems (Northern Virginia)

We are partnering with a leading aerospace and defense technology company in Northern Virginia to place a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in electro-optical systems, analog circuit design, and power supply design. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge laser systems supporting NASA and DoD programs in a hands-on R&D environment.

About the Role

This Senior Electrical Engineer position is embedded within a high-performing R&D team focused on the design and development of electro-optical and laser systems. You will manage a mix of short-turn and long-term engineering projects in a collaborative, well-supported environment where senior engineers are empowered to lead in their area of expertise.

Senior Electrical Engineer Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify, and upgrade electronics for electro-optical systems
• Lead circuit board design from concept through integration and testing
• Develop firmware for FPGA and CPU-based embedded systems
• Design cable and harness assemblies
• Perform board and system-level troubleshooting and testing
• Participate in field tests and experiments
• Produce and maintain thorough engineering documentation

Senior Electrical Engineer Requirements

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred
• 10-20 years of electrical engineering experience
• Strong background in analog design and power supply design
• Proven experience with PCB design, integration, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with electrical lab equipment in embedded systems development
• Ability to work fully on-site in Northern Virginia and participate in field testing

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with hi-rel military electronics or space-flight electronics
• FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting
• Embedded firmware development for CPU/microcontroller platforms
• LIDAR systems experience