Electronics Hardware & Compliance Engineer II

Accelevation
  • Sterling, Virginia
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Electronics Hardware & Compliance Engineer II 

    Job Summary 

    We are looking for an Electronics Hardware & Compliance Engineer II to support electronics design, component sourcing, PCB development, product testing, and compliance activities. 
    This role will work closely with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and certification laboratories to support products from development through testing and production. 

    Key Responsibilities 
    • Design and update electronic schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer. 
    • Create and maintain component libraries, footprints, BOMs, and PCB manufacturing files. 
    • Support PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, prototype builds, and production releases. 
    • Select and source electronic, electrical, and mechanical components. 
    • Work with suppliers on quotations, availability, lead times, technical questions, and alternative components. 
    • Track component orders and critical engineering materials. 
    • Support hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing. 
    • Use standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and electronic loads. 
    • Coordinate internal and third-party product testing. 
    • Support compliance and certification activities related to UL, IEC, CE, FCC, EMC, and electrical safety standards. 
    • Work with external laboratories and certification agencies to coordinate testing, documentation, corrective actions, and retesting. 
    • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, test reports, drawings, schematics, BOMs, and certification records. 
    • Support DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with manufacturing partners. 
    • Support NPI, pilot builds, and transition to mass production. 
    • Track engineering, procurement, testing, and certification action items and provide regular project updates. 

    Required Qualifications 
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field. 
    • 3+ years of relevant experience in electronics hardware design, PCB development, testing, manufacturing, or product compliance. 
    • Hands-on experience with Altium Designer. 
    • Experience with schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout. 
    • Good understanding of electronic components and component selection. 
    • Ability to read and review schematics, PCB layouts, datasheets, BOMs, and technical specifications. 
    • Basic understanding of PCB fabrication and PCBA manufacturing processes. 
    • Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment. 
    • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. 
    • Ability to manage multiple engineering and project coordination tasks. 

    Preferred Qualifications 
    • Experience with industrial electronic products. 
    • Familiarity with power electronics, microcontrollers, FPGA, or DSP-based systems. 
    • Experience with UL, IEC, CE, FCC, EMC, or similar certification processes. 
    • Experience working with UL, Intertek, TÜV, CSA, or other certification laboratories. 
    • Experience with component lifecycle management and alternate-part qualification. 
    • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. 
    • Experience supporting NPI and mass-production activities. 

    Core Competencies 
    • Safety: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment 
    • Inclusion: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and values 
    • Speed: Operates with urgency, recognizing the advantage of being swift and responsive 
    • Innovation: Continuously seeks to simplify and improve processes and designs 
    • Judgment: Exercises discretion and autonomy in solving technical challenges 
    • Accountability: Holds self and others to high standards of performance and quality 

    Benefits 
    • Competitive salary and performance bonus
    • Paid time off 
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company match 
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 
    • Collaborative, high-energy workplace

    Job Application Notice 
    Accelevation LLC does not ask for payment or sensitive personal details, such as bank account or Social Security numbers, during the job application process. 
    If you're unsure about a job posting, apply directly at https://www.accelevation.com to stay safe. 

    Equal Opportunity Statement 
    Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values — we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all. 
    As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling, Virginia
    Websitehttps://www.accelevation.com/job-openings

    Skills

    • Accreditation Standardsunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Component Selectionunmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • DFT (Design for Test)unmatched
    • Datasheetsunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronic Designunmatched
    • Electronic Engineeringunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Engineering Managementunmatched
    • FCC (Federal Communications Commission)unmatched
    • FPGAunmatched
    • Functional Testingunmatched
    • Hardware Administrationunmatched
    • Hardware Designunmatched
    • International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM)unmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mass Productionunmatched
    • Microcontrollerunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Oscilloscopeunmatched
    • PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturingunmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layoutunmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)unmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board Designunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schematic Captureunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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