Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• At least 10 years of relevant professional electrical engineering experience
• Strong experience with analog & digital circuit design, debug, and test
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB Design with Altium Designer toolset  
• Experience with circuit simulation, worst case circuit analysis, and electrical stress analysis
• VHDL-based FPGA design experience with Xilinx & Microchip devices 
• Hands-on lab experience prototyping, troubleshooting, and debugging circuit boards and subassemblies 
• Experience with high-speed analog and digital interfaces 
• Design history with airborne, space-flight, military, or rugged high-reliability applications
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and also as part of a team
• Highly motivated and responsible with a strong desire to learn
• Strong organizational and verbal & written communication skills
• US Citizenship 

What we are expecting from you:

• Ability to work an onsite work schedule
• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering
• Available 40 hours a week/full-time
• Located in Lanham, MD

Essential Functions:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 
Ability to remain in a stationary position and operate a computer for extended periods. 
Occasional ability to move or transport items up to 25 pounds. 
Communicate effectively in English (verbal, written) and possess visual and auditory acuity for tasks and safety. 
Manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain focus in dynamic environments. 
Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. 
Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and high professional standards.                                                                                                                              
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a professional office and/or remote home office environment, subject to typical conditions. 
 
At Octave Federal, we prioritize a secure and thorough hiring process. Be aware that we will never extend an employment offer without a careful review and interview process, and all official communications from our representatives will come from a verified Octave Federal email address, never requesting upfront fees or sensitive information.      

Salary Transparancy

Octave Federal provides compensation information in accordance with applicable multi‑state pay transparency laws. The projected annual salary range for this position is $104,000 to $130,000 (USD). Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as work location, education, experience, skills, organizational requirements, and contract‑specific budget parameters. This range reflects what is typically offered for the role and represents only one component of Octave Federal’s total compensation package, which may also include benefits and other forms of remuneration.