Electrical Engineer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance – Must be US Citizen due to the nature of the work. Location: Candidates will be 100% onsite. Must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. About the Role: Aquila Technology is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. This role will support fast-paced technology development and rapid prototyping efforts, working with a multidisciplinary team to design, integrate, test, and deliver advanced technology solutions, with projects typically completed in under a year. What You Will Bring: Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree3 years Analog and Digital Design (Circuits/Elec.)3 years Circuit Architectures and Algorithms3 years Electrical/Electronics – Analog3 years Electrical/Electronics – Power3 years Electronic Test Equipment3 years General Electronics Expertise (Analog and Digital)3 years New Circuit Debug3 years PCB Design and Layout3 years Printed Circuit Design and Fabrication3 years FPGA Programming3 years Active Microwave Circuits3 years ASICs, FPGA, VLSI, and Mixed Signal Circuit Design3 years Experience with embedded microcontrollers3 years Experimental and Hardware Control Software Electronics design for: low power and battery operated systemsanalog circuits & sensorsdigital circuits, digital interfaces, sensorsembedded software development for microcontrollers Experience with: electro-opticsRF sensors and communication protocolsPrinted Circuit Board (PCB) schematic capture and layout toolsNVidia Jetson GPU productsAbility to architect, design, and program FPGA inputs and systems.FPGA debugging and prototyping Benefits and Perks: Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home. Our Perks Include: PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment Tuition & Training Reimbursement– 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment. 401K with Principal – Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions: Eligibility on date of hire Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2% Vesting- 100% Contribution limit- $24,500 Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000 Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250 Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over $150k in 2025 Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify. Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets. Clearance Level:Interim clearance is sufficient for start Work Location: Candidates will be 100% onsite. Interview Process: Interview process will likely be an initial phone screen, followed by a wider audience technical interview. The second round interview will be in person for local candidates. The group will entertain Zoom interviews for relocation candidates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.