Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Hardware | Reston, VA | Full Time

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Reston, VA
Category: Hardware
Schedule: Standard Day Shift, Monday–Friday
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret security clearance (required)
Experience Requirement: 7+ years
Compensation Range: $146,000 – $194,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic hardware systems in a mission-focused environment. This role involves full-cycle PCB development, from requirements capture and schematic design through layout oversight, bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mixed-signal hardware design and thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple concurrent programs. This position requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and develop advanced hardware products

• Perform full-cycle PCB design, including requirements definition, schematic capture, component selection, layout supervision or execution, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration

• Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities

• Apply modern design standards to ensure high reliability and manufacturability

• Design and integrate high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and high-power circuits

• Establish and promote internal best practices for design for manufacturing (DFM) and quality fabrication and assembly

• Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews

• Support low-level firmware development for board bring-up and testing

• Perform root cause analysis to support production and sustainment operations

• Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects and customer requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance

• 7+ years of professional experience in hardware product development

• Strong understanding of PCB layout techniques to meet mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and review schematics using industry best practices

• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, and similar protocols

• Experience working with MCUs, CPUs, FPGAs, and related technologies

• Solid foundation in modern analog and digital electronics

• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent E-CAD tools

• Ability to prioritize work based on high-level direction from leadership

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic compatibility standards

• Experience supporting hardware qualification, verification, and production readiness

• Background working on defense or mission-critical hardware programs

Benefits Overview

TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)

• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing

• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents

• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements

• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework

• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support

• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active Secret sec