Contract Professionals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer – Entry Level
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelContract Professionals, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies for advanced defense systems. The role involves hands-on experience across the hardware lifecycle including schematic design, simulation, testing, and system integration.
ConsultingHuman Resources
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for power systems and electronic assemblies
Create schematics, perform component selection, and generate Bills of Material (BOMs)
Collaborate with PCB layout teams to optimize placement, routing, signal integrity, and thermal performance
Support circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE or similar tools
Assist with PCB bring-up, testing, debugging, and design verification
Generate engineering documentation including schematics, assembly drawings, and specifications
Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
Support integration and test of hardware within larger system assemblies
Apply IPC standards and PCB design best practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (Required at Time of Hire)
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
PCB schematic capture tools (OrCAD, Altium, KiCad, or similar)
Analog and digital circuit fundamentals
Power supply design (linear regulators, DC-DC converters)
Component selection and datasheet interpretation
Circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, or similar)
Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators)
Signal integrity and high-speed design fundamentals
PCB manufacturing and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-2222, etc.)
Thermal management concepts
Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)
EMI / EMC design basics
Microcontrollers or embedded system exposure
Internship, co-op, or senior design project experience in PCB or hardware development
Benefits
Competitive pay and strong contractor advocacy
Direct recruiter support and long-term career partnership
Access to industry-leading defense customers and programs
Streamlined onboarding and contractor support experience
Opportunity to build early-career experience on mission-critical systems
Company
Contract Professionals, Inc.
Contract Professionals is a staffing and recruiting company that provides aerospace, automotive, and defense staffing services.
Founded in 1982
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase