Electrical Design Engineer

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Blacksburg, VA, USA
In-Office
70K-125K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace
The Role
Design and test switching power supplies and analog/digital circuits for high-reliability and space environments. Perform PCB layout, lab testing, radiation-effects design, competitive benchmarking, and provide production support, failure analysis, and problem resolution.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Are you passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to the dynamic, exciting industry of high reliability and space electronics?  Our engineers at VPT work in a cross functional team to achieve a product that is industry leading in performance and reliability.  All the engineers at VPT are passionate, energetic and like to think outside of the box.   

As a vital member of our engineering team, you will be 

  • Developing new designs in switching power applications 
  • Designing analog and digital circuits that are targeted for high reliability and space environments 
  • Designing, layout and test new designs that meet the high expectations for the high reliability market 
  • Learn about radiation effects and design for circuits 
  • Keep abreast of state-of-the-art technologies and perform competitive bench marking for each project 
  • Provide technical support for production issues, failure analysis and problem resolution

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually.

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the VPT, Inc., starting salary range for this position. Actual starting salary will vary depending on location, education, and experience. The range listed is just one factor of the VPT, Inc., total compensation package. Other factors include paid holidays, paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

VPT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/VET/Disability Employer 


Preferred Qualifications

Key Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
  • Ability to analyze and test power electronic circuits 
  • Familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscope, function generator, frequency response analyzer, EMI test receiver 
  • Lab experience in power electronics 
  • Highly motivated, self-starter with strong personal integrity and attention to detail 
  • Ability to work well with cross-functional teams  
  • US Person 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to analyze and test power electronic circuits
  • Familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscope, function generator, frequency response analyzer, EMI test receiver
  • Lab experience in power electronics
  • Highly motivated, self-starter with strong personal integrity and attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of radiation effects and design for radiation environments
  • Experience with PCB layout and hardware testing for high-reliability applications
  • US Person

HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.

  • Retirement Support The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
  • Flexible Benefits The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.

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The Company
HQ: Hollywood, FL
709 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.

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