Staff Electrical Engineer in Herndon, Virginia at Aventra Defense Systems Inc
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Job Description
Aventra Defense Systems is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer to support the broader electrical engineering team across Piranha subsystems — power distribution, sensor integration, wiring harnesses, and bench-level testing. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who wants broad exposure across the electrical stack rather than deep specialization in one subsystem, working alongside the team's senior/staff EEs on day-to-day design, build, and test tasks.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Design & Support- Support electrical design tasks across multiple Piranha subsystems under the guidance of senior/staff engineers
- Build and test breadboard/prototype circuits; assist with PCB layout reviews
- Assist with wiring harness design, connector selection, and cable routing
- Support bench-level electrical testing and basic environmental testing
Integration & Test- Support integration of electrical subsystems with mechanical and software teams
- Assist with flight test instrumentation setup and post-test data collection
- Help maintain test equipment, fixtures, and lab organization
Documentation & Process- Maintain accurate schematics, BOMs, and design documentation
- Support design review processes and component sourcing research
- Assist with failure analysis on field returns under senior engineer direction
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- 4-6 years of industry experience in electrical design, test, or integration
- Working knowledge of analog/digital circuit fundamentals and PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, or equivalent)
- Comfortable in a hands-on lab/bench environment
- US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
- Exposure to embedded systems or sensor integration
- Startup or small-company experience
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Generous health coverage for employee and family, premium fully covered
- 4% 401k match
- PTO and Sick Leave
Travel & Work Environment Travel Requirements- Travel up to 25% to customer sites and field test locations
- Ability to work in austere field conditions and military operational environments
- Flexibility to support urgent operational requirements and schedule changes
Work Environment- In-person role based in Herndon, VA
- Collaborative environment supporting critical national security missions
- Direct support to warfighter capabilities and mission success
$95,000 - $140,000 a year