Lead Electrical Engineer

STR’s Intelligence Division is seeking a Woburn, MA-based Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong record of technical execution and project leadership for custom electronic circuit design and PCB development. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across STR and our industry partners to develop innovative solutions addressing technical challenges for high impact defense and intelligence programs.

This role requires a strong technical background in high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal PCB design, combined with hands-on experience in manufacturing and testing processes. You will play a critical role in the development of next-generation electronic products, from concept through production. This position requires skills in working with multidisciplinary teams, managing design, development, and test activities, as well as technical proficiency in relevant technologies. Strong interpersonal, communication, technical, and peer-leadership skills are also required. STR seeks applicants who are self-motivated, detail oriented and strong communicators.

What you will do:

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of complex PCBs, including schematic capture, component selection, and layout oversight


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, and systems) to develop and integrate hardware solutions


• Manage PCB fabrication processes, including design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and supplier interface


• Conduct electrical validation and bring-up of prototypes; perform debugging and root cause analysis of design issues


• Develop and execute test plans to validate board-level functionality, signal integrity, and power integrity


• Maintain documentation and revision control for schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and validation reports

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field


• 7+ years of hands-on experience in PCB design and development


• Proficient in EDA tools such as Mentor Graphics, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or KiCad


• Strong understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, grounding, power distribution, and thermal management


• Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet) and analog/mixed-signal design


• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and supplier engagement


• Skilled in lab testing tools: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, VNA, multimeters, etc


• Ability to read and interpret technical datasheets, application notes, and regulatory specifications


• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills

Who you are:

• This position requires a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S Citizenship is needed by the U.S government


• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership and successful delivery of advanced development projects


• Demonstrated desire to successfully pursue new challenges, improve and broaden technical skills, seek greater responsibilities, and increase individual value to the organization


• Capable of effectively working in a team environment, often under tight deadlines


• Experience in preparing and delivering high-level briefings to customers and senior management. Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end solution


• Familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS)

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.