Junior Electrical Engineer – Hardware Design

Created Solutions is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the development, integration, fabrication, and testing of electronic hardware for defense applications. The role focuses on PCB design and hardware development, from design modification and prototyping through fabrication, qualification testing, and field test activities.

What you'll do:

• Support the design and modification of electronic hardware and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for defense applications
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, and design documentation
• Develop, assemble, integrate, and debug hardware prototypes
• Support coordination with contract manufacturers throughout PCB fabrication, component procurement, assembly, and production activities
• Prepare hardware build documentation, component kits, and technical requirements for manufacturing
• Perform electrical checkout, troubleshooting, verification, and acceptance testing of completed hardware
• Utilize laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, and related instrumentation, to characterize and troubleshoot hardware
• Support hardware qualification and environmental test activities throughout the development lifecycle
• Provide engineering support for government range and live-fire test activities
• Support the development of test equipment, fixtures, and hardware emulators for system verification and validation
• Maintain design documentation, configuration control, and traceability for safety-critical hardware
• Conduct technical analyses, document test results, and contribute to engineering reports and briefings

What they're looking for:

• Clearance: Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• 2–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience with an emphasis on hardware design and development
• Demonstrated experience with printed circuit board design, including schematic capture and PCB layout
• Strong hands-on hardware troubleshooting and debugging capabilities
• Proficiency with standard electrical laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, technical drawings, specifications, and test documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance