Paragon Cyber Solutions

Cybersecurity, IT services for federal agencies

Principal Electrical Engineer - Automatic Test Equipment

Hardware Systems IntegrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOxnard, CA, USA$145k - $160k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in STEM is required.
At least 10 years of experience in electronics hardware and software design is required.
A solid electronics background and experience in digital and analog hardware design at the system level are required.
In-depth knowledge of DC and AC measurement techniques in a bench and automatic test equipment environment is required.
In-depth understanding of automatic test equipment architecture is required.
Excellent electronics debugging skills are required.
Printed circuit board (PCB) design experience is required, including applying design rules to maximize signal integrity and optimize low-noise power distribution.
Fluency in system programming languages such as C++, C#, or Visual Basic is required.
A valid driver's license is required for possible travel within the continental United States.
A current U.S. passport is required for possible travel outside the continental United States.

Responsibilities

Mentor and coach government and contractor junior engineers and technicians.
Design new automatic test equipment systems and other Vertical Launching System test equipment.
Provide oversight to control software used in new system designs by designing the software and/or working closely with a software engineer to ensure a robust, error-free product.
Provide engineering support for acceptance, installation and checkout, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype and production test systems.
Provide engineering support for test system indoctrination, maintenance, and technician and operator training.
Provide schematics, diagrams, and specifications to clarify design details of prototype and experimental electronics units.
Supervise the fabrication and assembly of prototype and production electrical and electronic systems.
Redline technical data packages, including manuals, procedures, and drawings, to reflect design or implementation changes and errors.
Provide engineering support for All-Up Round Built-In-Test systems and other launcher and canister test equipment, including test set layout, hardware and test set configurations, test set-to-All-Up Round interface support, and installation and checkout.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with National Instruments PXI and PXIe hardware and LabVIEW software is a plus.
FPGA programming experience using Verilog and/or VHDL hardware design languages is a plus.

Principal Electrical Engineer, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)

Paragon Cyber Solutions · Oxnard, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-19

Salary: USD 145,000–160,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: W2

Description

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Vertical Launch System (VLS) Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Engineering Branch at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). The position will consist of serving as a member of the Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Team and providing test equipment and simulator design and development for the MK41 and MK57 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Programs. Test equipment efforts include the design, programming, building, testing, delivery, maintenance, documentation, and training.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Travel Required: Yes (Ability to travel up to 25%)

Requirements

Essential Functions

Mentor and coach both government and contractor junior engineers and technicians.
Design new ATE systems and assorted other VLS test equipment.
Provide oversight to control software used in the new system designs. This entails either designing the software and/or working closely with a software engineer to ensure a robust and error free product.
Provide engineering support for: acceptance; installation and checkout; troubleshooting and repair of prototype and production test systems.
Provide engineering support to conduct test system indoctrination, maintenance, and technician and operator training.
Provide appropriate schematics, diagrams and write specifications to clarify design details of prototype/experimental electronics units.
Supervise the fabrication and assembly of prototype and production electrical and electronic systems.
Redline technical data packages (manuals, procedures, drawings, etc.) to reflect changes and errors in design or implementation.
Provide engineering support for All-Up Round (AUR) Built-In-Test (BIT) systems and other launcher and canister test equipment. This support includes but is not limited to test set layout; hardware and test set configurations; test set to AUR interface support; installation and checkout.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in STEM
10 + years of experience in electronics hardware and software design
Solid electronics background and experience in digital and analog hardware design at the system level.
In depth knowledge of DC and AC measurement techniques in a bench and ATE environment.
In depth understanding of ATE architecture.
Excellent electronics debugging skills are required.
PCB design experience required encompassing the proper application of design rules to maximize signal integrity and optimize low noise power distribution.
Experience working with National Instruments PXI and PXIe hardware and LabView software is a plus.
Fluency in system programming languages such as C++, C#, Visual Basic, etc.
FPGA programming experience utilizing Verilog and/or VHDL hardware design languages is a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Ability to travel up to 25%.
Valid driver’s license for possible CONUS travel.
Current U.S. passport for possible OCONUS travel.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays.
Short and Long-Term Disability.
Healthy Work-Life Balance.
Training & Development.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!

We are an award-winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.

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About the Company

Paragon Cyber Solutions

Cybersecurity, IT services for federal agencies

Paragon Cyber Solutions provides cybersecurity services, information technology support, and workforce development for federal agencies. Its offerings include RMF authorizations, CMMC assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, cloud engineering, IT training, and apprenticeship programs. The company combines certifications (8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, CMMC-C3PAO) with credentials like CISSP, CISM, CEH, CHFI, PMP, and ITIL and has DoD and federal client experience. Its goal is to improve federal agencies' cybersecurity posture and IT capabilities while building a skilled, certified workforce.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tampa, FL
Founded: 2016

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