Electrical Engineer

BlueHalo is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and fielding of the MAST Surrogate Missile System, a cutting-edge technology developed by our Directed Energy/Kinetic Effectors (DEKE) Group. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a premier defense program, working hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on hardware, firmware, and embedded systems integration.

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Security Clearance
Travel: 10–25% (to remote test and field sites)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog and Xilinx Vivado toolsets

• Develop and integrate high-speed data transfer and storage protocols (e.g., PCIe, JESD204B)

• Interface with embedded systems and protocols including RS-232/422, I2C, SPI, AXI

• Design and develop custom PCBs using Altium Designer to IPC standards

• Support the design and control of power electronics and small motor systems

• Perform embedded programming in C/C++ with RTOS and/or Linux environments

• Conduct hands-on hardware testing, debugging, and integration in lab and field environments

• Prepare electrical drawings and documentation in accordance with industry standards

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and program teams to meet project goals

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance

• Proficiency with RTL design (VHDL/Verilog) and Xilinx Vivado tools

• Experience with embedded system programming (C/C++) and real-time OS (RTOS/Linux)

• Strong knowledge of PCB design and electronics manufacturing standards

• Familiarity with FPGA communication protocols and high-speed interfaces

• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware testing and debugging

• Willingness to travel up to 25% for field integration and test support

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with soldering and PCB rework to IPC standards

• Background in missile systems or avionics design

• Previous work with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments

• Field testing experience at missile or weapon system test ranges

• Implementation of high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe)

• LabVIEW programming for test and automation