Sr Electrical Engineer

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. Electrical Engineer - Test Design & Automation Reston, VA or McLean, VA Onsite U.S. Citizenship Required Secret Clearance Required, Top Secret Preferred 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