Entry Level Computer Hardware Engineer Jobs in Virginia

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are seeking a Computer Engineer to join our team. This individual shall evaluate, analyze, and develop systems, which include hardware, software, and interconnecting infrastructure to support or enhance the execution of operational tasks. This shall include: 

Computer Engineering:

• In-house full lifecycle design, development, and testing of microelectronics and custom embedded systems.
• Emphasis on bare-metal C/C++ coding for microcontrollers.
• Rapid development cycles requiring adaptability and balancing aggressive schedules with technical rigor.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position with elegibility to achieve a Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Hardware/Embedded Experience:
• • Experience with embedded hardware product lifecycle (design, test, integration).
  • Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium).
  • Experienced in writing embedded firmware for microprocessors.
• Desired Technical Skills:
• • Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design & Analysis:
• • Translate high-level requirements into integrated engineering designs.
  • Conduct trade-off analyses (risk/cost/benefit) for technical decisions (e.g., microprocessor selection).
  • Design/integrate custom electrical circuits and robust mechanical packaging.
• Software & Firmware Development:
• • Required: Develop C/C++ bare-metal firmware using test-driven development.
  • Manage all code using GitLab for configuration management.
  • Desired: Develop full-stack applications (SQL, C++ services, React/Next.js).
• Testing & Documentation:
• • Conduct developmental testing and evaluation of solutions.
  • Adhere to program configuration management and documentation standards.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Soft Skills: Strong independent work ethic, effective cross-functional communication (written/verbal), detail-oriented, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability to fluctuating workloads.
• Work Environment: Primarily office/lab setting with minimal travel required (<10%). Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions?
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!