Electrical Engineer

Seeking an Electrical Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Columbia, MD. Our client looks to provide government and industry with secure, high-quality, integrated system solutions across a broad range of computer architectures and operating environments. The Electrical Engineer will be working in the research, development, and design of TEMPEST products and systems.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and proposes alternatives and designs solutions for difficult technical problems.
• Prepares technical proposals and evaluates results of analytical, experimental, or design studies. Implements creative solutions based on these evaluations.
• Defines and analyzes technical requirements for a broad range of engineering tasks of increased complexity.
• Performs the duties of Project Lead, responsible for schedule, budget, and quality.
• Provides technical expertise for engineering disciplines and problem resolutions.
• Makes and/or recommends appropriate modifications, (i.e., installs filters, electronic components, shielding, etc.) necessary for the EUT to meet the TEMPEST requirements.
• Plans and organizes the responsibilities for a broad spectrum of assignments when given only an identification of objectives to be obtained.
• Provides technical expertise for engineering systems. Responsibilities include systems level and component level design of both analog and digital systems with emphasis on EMI/RFI design. Works with mechanical engineers, TEMPEST engineers, and other disciplines during systems integration of prototype or manufactured units. Troubleshoots electrical problems.
• Evaluates operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
• Collaborates with project leaders to formulate goals and technical direction of a design project.
• Attends project/engineering design reviews and meetings as required.
• Review all appropriate drawings required to support a TEMPEST product design.
• Knowledge of filter circuit designs.
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering to solve production problems that result in TEMPEST production test failures.
• Prepares technical proposals and evaluates results of analytical, experimental, or design studies. Implements creative solutions based on these evaluations.
• Provides technical expertise for engineering disciplines and problem resolutions.
• Read schematics and flow diagrams.

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year College or university with 2-5 years of experience.
• Active DoD security clearance is preferred. Ability to obtain DOD secret clearance required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Possesses a good understanding of component-level design of both analog and digital systems with an emphasis on EMI/RFI design.
• Utilizes OrCAD PCB Software for PCB design.



Other Details:

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day shift.

Location: Columbia, MD

Duration: Direct Hire 

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.