Cherokee Federal

Jul 22, 2026

Electrical Engineer - Senior

United States

Reston, Virginia, United States

C++

About the opportunity

Electrical Engineer - Senior

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Electrical Engineers to provide support to defense analytical requirements.

Electrical Engineer - Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested

***This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance or the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. ***

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Active TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering

5+ years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent

Three years of experience as a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer or equivalent

Three years of experience in electronic systems design

Experience in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling tools (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R3)

Ability to design mechanical concepts, have a pragmatic attitude, and capability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet specified requirements

Experience in multi-layer PCB design and microelectronic components

Proven background in embedded C or C derived language development for microcontrollers

Comprehensive Knowledge of full design lifecycle including specification design, test and documentation

Excellent proficiency in component level fault finding

High/low temperature electronics design

Precision soldering

Competent in the design and simulation of analog and digital electronics

Proficient in schematic capture (i.e. Altium) and PCB layout

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings and wire lists

Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers and scales

Circuit layout tools: high density PCB layout: test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and multimeters

Testing and troubleshooting software, embedded system using C/C++, PCB layout

Embedded software development

Low power design (for battery powered devices)

Electro-mechanical assembly skills

Use of GITLAB, engineering design and drawings (SolidWorks) MATLAB, or similar engineering tools

Documentation and technical writing skills

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/SCI clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay commensurate with experience.

Estimated Starting Salary Range forElectrical Engineer - Senior: $150,000 - $170,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Electrical Engineer - Senior Responsibilities Include

Architect electro-mechanical design concepts in support of customer requirements

Develop software and hardware devices and create detailed specifications

Participate in product design reviews as both a technical assessor and presenter

Electronics design from schematic capture, PCB layout, to test planning and implementation

Test and troubleshoot prototypes and provide customer technical support

Lead the development activities, including requirements gathering, concept development, hardware design, component selection, schematic design, circuit board layout, prototyping, and product integration testing

Develop system designs to optimize product size, weight, power and cost

Support and maintain existing products

Key member of the Engineering and Development team

Collaborate wand implement designs with other project team members

Understand circuit schematics and electronic component datasheets

Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and vendors to ensure successful project coordination and integration

Validate design by simulations and tests on a prototype level

Translate user and customer needs into documented technical specifications

Conduct technology feasibility studies as needed

Design test fixtures and documented test processes

Liaise with multidisciplinary team members, customers, and suppliers

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Familiar with Agile engineering process

Familiar with RF communications and micro-electronic antenna technology

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Electrical Engineer - Senior

About the opportunity

Electrical Engineer - Senior Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested

Compensation & Benefits

Electrical Engineer - Senior Responsibilities Include

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