Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Octave Federal · Lanham, MD ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Hardware
- Experience
- 10+ years
About Octave Federal
Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.
Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.
Octave Federal, the new brand identity for Hexagon US Federal, is an independent subsidiary of Octave exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Octave technologies to the US Federal government and its partners. With more than 40 years of experience, we empower agencies and industry partners to operate with speed, precision and greater confidence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
- At least 10 years of relevant professional electrical engineering experience
- Strong experience with analog & digital circuit design, debug, and test
- Experience in schematic capture and PCB Design with Altium Designer toolset
- Experience with circuit simulation, worst case circuit analysis, and electrical stress analysis
- VHDL-based FPGA design experience with Xilinx & Microchip devices
- Hands-on lab experience prototyping, troubleshooting, and debugging circuit boards and subassemblies
- Experience with high-speed analog and digital interfaces
- Design history with airborne, space-flight, military, or rugged high-reliability applications
- Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and also as part of a team
- Highly motivated and responsible with a strong desire to learn
- Strong organizational and verbal & written communication skills
- US Citizenship
What we are expecting from you:
- Ability to work an onsite work schedule
- Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering
- Available 40 hours a week/full-time
- Located in Lanham, MD
Physical and Mental Demands
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position and operate a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional ability to move or transport items up to 25 pounds.
- Communicate effectively in English (verbal, written) and possess visual and auditory acuity for tasks and safety.
- Manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain focus in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and high professional standards.
Work Environment
- Work is performed primarily in a professional office and/or remote home office environment, subject to typical conditions.
Salary Transparancy
Why work for Octave?
All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.
Everyone is welcome
Everyone is welcome. At Octave, we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives strengthens both our team and our work. We are committed to providing equal opportunities, treating all individuals with fairness, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.