About this position
Join a dynamic engineering team dedicated to developing cutting-edge electronics intelligence systems supporting defense, law enforcement, and search and rescue missions. Our multidisciplinary group values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. As an on-site Electrical Engineer in our Fredericksburg facility, you will play a pivotal role in designing, validating, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits that power mission-critical products.
Key Responsibilities
- Circuit Design & Analysis
- Develop and document analog and mixed-signal schematics and PCB layouts.
- Perform signal-integrity, noise-analysis, and power-integrity simulations.
- Programmable Logic Support
- Collaborate with FPGA/SoC engineers and embedded developers to integrate programmable logic into system designs.
- Flash firmware and programmable-logic bitstreams; verify logic configurations on the bench.
- Prototype Development & Test
- Build and debug prototypes on the lab bench using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and precision power supplies.
- Develop and execute verification test plans to validate performance against specifications.
- Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis
- Rapidly diagnose hardware faults, intermittent issues, and system-level failures.
- Implement corrective actions and document findings for continuous design improvement.
- Provide product support for legacy products
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with embedded software engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems architects to deliver integrated solutions.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and schedules effectively in team meetings and design reviews.
- Product Support
- Work with the Production team to support current product line.
- Provide feedback to technical questions regarding a product’s drawing package.
- Assist in troubleshooting if required.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Produce clear engineering documentation: schematics, BOMs, test reports, and user manuals.
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and internal quality processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 2–5 years (or more) of professional experience in analog and digital circuit design.
- Hands-on experience with bench instrumentation: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network/spectrum analyzers, soldering station, and power supplies.
- Proficient in troubleshooting complex mixed-signal electronics on the lab bench.
- Familiarity with flashing and troubleshooting FPGA/programmable-logic devices (e.g., Xilinx, Intel/Altera)—must be able to load and verify bitstreams.
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to diverse audiences.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance if required by the company
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with high-speed digital design (DDR, SERDES) and signal-integrity tools (e.g., Ansys SiWave).
- Familiarity with embedded-software toolchains (e.g., ARM) and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C).
ABOUT QRC
QRC LLC (QRC), a Parsons Company, specializes in development and manufacture of RF Test and Measurement products. QRC develops and produces survey tools for cellular communication systems, phone-based measurement, stimulation tools, forensic tools, and integrated RF recording and playback equipment.
QRC was founded in 1987 and has been serving as a systems integrator since its inception, and in the last decade has expanded with a portfolio of RF Test and Measurement products. The company has over 50 employees in multiple locations, including the world headquarters located in Fredericksburg, VA.
QRC Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.