Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. If you are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contributions are both critical and valued, TAP will provide you the tools and opportunity to thrive.
The Electrical Engineer supports schematic capture and PCB layout for test and verification hardware used in the development of a new product line. The role includes component selection, board bring-up, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with engineering teams to validate product performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing electrical components and systems, including schematic capture and routing layout for digital, RF/analog, and mixed signal printed circuit boards
- Performing engineering analyses
- Fabricating, assembling, and qualifying first article engineering prototypes
- Developing and executing test plans and procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical field)
- 3+ years of overall engineering experience
- Experience designing printed circuit boards, including schematic capture and routing layout in CAD software (e.g., Altium)
- Experience developing electronics test requirements, plans, and procedures at the system and component level
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical field)
- Experience with battery systems testing, validation, and safe integration
- Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI Clearance
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses
Additional Information
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 3+ years of overall engineering experience
- 3+ years of experience in electronics hardware design
- Experience designing printed circuit boards
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
What We Do
TAP Engineering (LLC) is a small, Maryland-based firm providing secure, trusted microelectronics hardware engineering, firmware development, and research support to the DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial clients. TAP's engineers and research scientists have an average of 20 years' experience driving technology development from applied research to engineering development, prototype, test, production, and field support.
