Electrical Engineer

3dB Labs is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in electrical and RF hardware design, a solid understanding of government program development processes, and the drive to take ownership of complex engineering challenges. This is a mid-level role suited for an engineer who has moved beyond the basics and is ready to contribute meaningfully across the full hardware development lifecycle.Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a focus on delivering technically compelling, operationally relevant solutions deployed around the globe. You'll collaborate closely with RF systems engineers, DSP software engineers, and program managers to bring cutting-edge systems from concept to fielded hardware.Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits and subsystems, with an emphasis on RF-adjacent hardware including power distribution, signal conditioning, and hardware interfaces

• Support and contribute to formal program milestones including System Requirements

• Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Develop and maintain hardware documentation including schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), interface control documents (ICDs), and design description documents in support of program deliverables
• Collaborate with RF Systems Engineers on component selection, board-level integration, and lab bring-up of RF hardware and subsystems
• Plan and execute electrical testing and verification activities, including functional testing, environmental testing coordination, and performance characterization
• Support prototype development and transition of designs from breadboard/proof-of-concept through engineering development model (EDM) and into production
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical designs meet system-level requirements, interface compatibility, and applicable standards
• Identify and resolve hardware anomalies through root cause analysis and corrective action, both in the lab and in field environments
• Assist in responding to customer technical inquiries and support proposal efforts with hardware design inputs and estimates

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 3–6 years of professional electrical engineering experience in a defense, government, or adjacent industry context
• Demonstrated experience supporting formal design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) on government contracts
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with RF systems concepts including signal chain design, link budgets, and RF component characteristics (amplifiers, filters, mixers, antennas)
• Experience with lab test and measurement equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and multimeters
• Understanding of hardware development lifecycle from requirements through verification and validation
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one; TS/SCI preferred

• Familiarity with software defined radio (SDR) platforms and RF front-end hardware
• Experience writing or contributing to government-format deliverable documentation

• (CDRLs, SOWs, etc.)
• Knowledge of MIL-STD standards relevant to environmental, EMC, or power quality (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810)
• Exposure to embedded systems hardware and hardware/software integration
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical trade-offs to both engineers and program stakeholders

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