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
Information
Locations Reston, VAPosition Open to Anywhere in the US, but will work on-siteIndustry Information TechnologyStatus OpenJob Age 10 Day'sCreated Date 04/25/2025No.of Positions 1Duration Zip Code
