Job Description

ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have several positions available.

Electrical Engineering (mid-level to high-level)

Job Title: Electrical Engineer (All Levels: Junior, Mid, Senior)

Location: Manassas, VA

Company: ACARA Solutions (in partnership with our client)

Overview:

ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA are seeking talented Electrical Engineers at all career levels to join a dynamic team developing cutting-edge electronics for military and defense applications. This is a great opportunity to work on impactful projects supporting the U.S. Navy, with roles available for engineers ranging from recent graduates to seasoned technical experts.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities may include:

Design & Development

• Develop new and modify existing electronic hardware, including custom PCB designs.
• Design and analyze analog and digital electronic circuits, including signal conditioning and communication interfaces.
• Design and analyze AC-DC and DC-DC power systems and power control architectures.
• Design cable assemblies for system interconnects and subsystems.

Integration & Testing

• Integrate and test electrical hardware systems in lab and field environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues at the circuit, board, and system level.
• Develop test criteria, test plans, and assist in the design of test systems.

Documentation & Communication

• Generate design documentation, schematics, interface control documents, and bill of materials.
• Develop technical presentations and reports to communicate engineering solutions to program management and Navy customers.

Systems Engineering

• Perform trade studies on components and architectures to identify optimal system-level solutions using COTS and industry technologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and systems teams to ensure cohesive product development.

Qualifications:

Required (All Levels):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design and simulation.
• Knowledge of PCB layout and design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics).
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.

Mid-Level Candidates:

• 3-5 years of experience.
• Proven ability to design, build, and test hardware systems with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Senior-Level Candidates:

• 5-8+ years of experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Ability to lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive architecture decisions.
• Experience interacting with government or military customers is a strong plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with MIL-STD and ruggedized hardware environments.
• Experience with signal integrity analysis, EMC/EMI considerations, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to obtain or hold a U.S. security clearance.

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