Electrical Engineer – Associate Overview • The Electrical Engineer – Associate will design, prototype, and test advanced electronic systems for autonomous platforms and defense applications. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop mission-critical hardware solutions. • Gain technical ownership early in your career, contributing to impactful projects. • Work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes rapid prototyping and iterative development. • Engage in the full product lifecycle, from concept to field testing and deployment. • Utilize cutting-edge ECAD tools to design mixed-signal electronic circuits and multilayer PCB layouts. • Contribute to the development of automated test fixtures and validation procedures. • Support environmental, EMI/EMC, vibration, and thermal testing for hardware validation. Electrical Engineer – Associate Key Responsibilities & Duties • Design analog and digital circuits for embedded and autonomous systems. • Develop schematics and PCB layouts using modern ECAD tools. • Perform component selection, simulation, and electrical analysis. • Debug prototypes, perform root-cause analysis, and bring up new hardware. • Integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, communication modules, and high-speed interfaces. • Collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout the product lifecycle. • Document designs and participate in technical design reviews. • Contribute to the development of power distribution, battery management, and sensor interface circuits. Electrical Engineer – Associate Job Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. • 0–2 years of experience, with a preference for recent graduates. • Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and embedded systems. • Experience with PCB design through coursework, research, or personal projects. • Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. • Programming experience in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB. • U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance. • Preferred experience with Altium Designer, KiCad, or Cadence and familiarity with communication protocols.