Freelance Hardware Integration Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Hardware Integration & Verification Engineer to support the testing, integra-tion, and validation of complex electronic systems. This role will develop and execute hardware verification plans, integrate electrical hardware, mechanical components, and firmware, and troubleshooting issues throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience with hardware verification, system integration, and electronics testing, along with strong problem-solving skills and hands-on laboratory experience. The engineer will also contribute to test automation, compliance verification, and requirements traceability while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to en-sure products meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Company Description

At Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Test Development & Verification

• Design, develop, document, and execute detailed hardware verification plans, test procedures, and test cases.
• Translate product and system requirements into clear, measurable verification criteria.
• Develop test methods to validate hardware performance, functionality, reliability, and interoperability.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide recommendations for design improvements.

System Integration

• Integrate electrical hardware, mechanical enclosures, firmware, and other system components to validate overall system functionality.
• Support system-level bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Work closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Support prototype development and product verification through various stages of the development lifecycle.

Failure Analysis & Debugging

• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex hardware and hardware/software integration issues.
• Troubleshoot intermittent and difficult-to-reproduce failures using structured diagnostic techniques.
• Use laboratory equipment and test data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Document failures, test results, and resolutions to support product quality and continuous improvement.

Test Automation

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Automate regression testing, data collection, analysis, and environmental stress testing were appropriate.
• Develop tools and processes that improve test coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Analyze test data and generate meaningful results to support engineering decisions.

Compliance & Standards Verification

• Support regulatory and product compliance testing, including EMI/EMC, thermal, and safety requirements.
• Lead the team in determining the applicability of industry and regulatory standards to products.
• Develop internal test plans and coordinate testing with external certification and compliance laboratories.
• Maintain product requirements traceability from requirements through verification and test cases.
• Ensure verification activities are properly documented and aligned with applicable standards and product requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in hardware verification, system integration, electronics testing, or related engineering discipline.
• Understanding digital, RF, and power supply circuitry.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, synchronization test sets, and environmental chambers.
• Strong Python programming skills with experience developing test automation and data analysis scripts.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in hardware verification, system integration, electronics testing, or a related engineering discipline.
• Understanding digital, RF, and power supply circuitry.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, synchronization test sets, and environmental chambers.
• Strong Python programming skills with experience developing test automation and data analysis scripts.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact.
• A chance to be a part of a people-first team.
• A comprehensive range of benefits that are fair, equitable, and competitive that include the following:
• Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family.
• Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution.
• Professional Development
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.