Sr. Electrical Engineer - Test Design & Automation

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

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