Electrical Engineer ** 2025-1447

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is focused on the design and development of rugged, high-performance electronics used in mission-critical defense applications with a strong emphasis on PCB layout and design.  Experience or interest in RF circuit and antenna design is a significant plus.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of electronics design, with the ability to contribute across the full product development lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through production and sustainment.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in microelectronics design and development, with a strong emphasis on PCB layout and design.
• Proficiency in tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar.
• Solid foundation in analog/digital circuit theory and practical design.
• Familiarity with lab testing tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, etc.).
• Understanding of DFM/DFT/DFA best practices in a defense context.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with an attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and validate analog, digital, and RF circuitry for embedded systems.
• Lead PCB layout and design for high-reliability, multi-layer boards, ensuring compliance with military standards (MIL-STD) and IPC class specifications.
• Integrate a wide range of sensors (IMUs, GPS, environmental, etc.) and communication modules (LTE, UHF, SATCOM, etc.) into embedded and modular systems.
• Develop and integrate RF front-ends and antennas for secure communications and sensor applications.
• Perform schematic capture, BOM generation, layout, and detailed documentation for design reviews and production.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to deliver ruggedized and SWaP-optimized solutions.
• Conduct signal integrity analysis, power distribution verification, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assessments.
• Support environmental and compliance testing including EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, and thermal.
• Maintain design documentation and contribute to configuration management and version control.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with RF circuit design, including filters, LNAs, mixers, and impedance-matched networks.
• Knowledge of antenna design and integration for applications including GNSS, SATCOM, cellular, telemetry, etc.
• Experience designing low power and ultra low power embedded devices
• Hands-on experience with RF simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, or Keysight ADS.
• Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD) related to microelectronics
• Background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and interface protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).
• Experience in end-to-end lifecycle development for defense platforms.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $85K - $155K (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.