Electrical Engineer

BlueHalo, an AV Company, 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:

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

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

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

  
  
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  Design and develop custom PCBs using Altium Designer to IPC standards

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

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

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

  
  
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  Prepare electrical drawings and documentation in accordance with industry standards

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

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience.

  
  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance
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  Proficiency with RTL design (VHDL/Verilog) and Xilinx Vivado tools

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

  
  
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  Strong knowledge of PCB design and electronics manufacturing standards

  
  
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  Familiarity with FPGA communication protocols and high-speed interfaces

  
  
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  Comfortable working hands-on with hardware testing and debugging

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

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

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience with soldering and PCB rework to IPC standards

  
  
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  Background in missile systems or avionics design

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

  
  
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  Field testing experience at missile or weapon system test ranges

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

  
  
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  LabVIEW programming for test and automation

  
  

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000

The BlueHalo, an AV Company, pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.