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Reston, VA (On-Site/Office)
Electrical Engineer - Test Design & Automation
Reston, VA or McLean, VA | Onsite | U.S. Citizenship Required | Secret Clearance Required, Top Secret Preferred
District Partners is supporting a national security-focused technology firm is hiring a Test Design Electrical Engineer to develop and lead high-scale test automation and validation for complex network-centric electronic systems. This is not just a testing role-we're looking for a strong Electrical Engineer who can take ownership of hardware design, testing strategy, and cross-functional integration from end to end.
You'll be building test infrastructure for high-reliability systems deployed at scale, with a heavy emphasis on network and communications infrastructure, system-level thinking, and automated validation platforms. The ideal candidate can zoom in on PCB details, but also step back and troubleshoot across an entire system stack.
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Required Technical Skills:
What You'll Do:
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Reston, VA or McLean, VA | Onsite | U.S. Citizenship Required | Secret Clearance Required, Top Secret Preferred
District Partners is supporting a national security-focused technology firm is hiring a Test Design Electrical Engineer to develop and lead high-scale test automation and validation for complex network-centric electronic systems. This is not just a testing role-we're looking for a strong Electrical Engineer who can take ownership of hardware design, testing strategy, and cross-functional integration from end to end.
You'll be building test infrastructure for high-reliability systems deployed at scale, with a heavy emphasis on network and communications infrastructure, system-level thinking, and automated validation platforms. The ideal candidate can zoom in on PCB details, but also step back and troubleshoot across an entire system stack.
Top 3 Professional Attributes:
- Owns the full development of test frameworks - from concept to deployment.
- Experienced with large-scale production of networking/comms infrastructure equipment.
- Cross-functional thinker - can understand and troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and firmware components.
Required Technical Skills:
- Networking experience - this is non-negotiable (ideally Cisco-level familiarity).
- Experience with network-centric circuit boards and embedded systems.
- Strong LabVIEW skills - must be able to create or modify test automation using LabVIEW.
- Python scripting (Rust or C++ is a plus).
- Schematic capture and PCBA layout experience.
- EMI/EMC compliance knowledge applied at scale.
- Solid foundation in hardware design - not just testing.
- Familiarity with power electronics, digital circuitry, and electrical compliance standards.
What You'll Do:
- Design and deliver complete test solutions for custom PCBAs and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
- Lead the entire test automation lifecycle: Requirements → Design → Build → Integrate → Deploy.
- Own and evolve test infrastructure to scale from prototype to production.
- Troubleshoot test systems and product-level electrical issues, driving root cause analysis and fixes.
- Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and manufacturing teams to align testing and product quality.
- Contribute to requirements generation, schematic reviews, and system-level integration planning.
Location & Clearance:
- Must work onsite in Reston or McLean, VA
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred)
- Relocation assistance is provided
Compensation & Perks:
- Up to $215,000 base salary
- Equity options included based on experience and technical scope
- High-ownership role with direct impact on national security programs
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