Hardware Engineer

Job Title:

Hardware Engineer

Job Description

This hands-on Hardware Engineer role focuses on designing and supporting hardware for embedded electronic systems, particularly single board computers and similar embedded platforms. You will take electronic designs from initial concept through production, working across the full product lifecycle. The position requires a strong foundation in both analog and digital design, as well as the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams on diverse and technically challenging projects.

Responsibilities

+ Design, develop, and document electronic systems and components from initial concept through production release.

+ Translate customer and internal requirements into robust hardware solutions, including defining appropriate test and verification strategies.

+ Develop detailed schematics using PCB CAD tools and support board layout by defining constraints, routing guidelines, and fabrication outputs.

+ Perform analysis such as timing, signal integrity, and overall system performance to ensure reliable and efficient designs.

+ Design and simulate digital logic using programmable devices such as FPGAs and CPLDs, utilizing associated development tool chains.

+ Evaluate and select electronic components and create supporting models as needed to meet performance, cost, and reliability goals.

+ Conduct hardware bring-up, testing, and validation, including support for compliance, safety, and environmental standards.

+ Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to balance design tradeoffs and achieve integrated solutions.

+ Support design verification, testing, and documentation activities to ensure high-quality, traceable, and maintainable designs.

+ Participate in continuous improvement of design practices, tools, and processes across the hardware engineering team.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

+ 5+ years of experience in electronic circuit design for embedded or related systems.

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Experience with microprocessor-based high-speed PCB design and PCB CAD tools.

+ Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design workflows.

+ Familiarity with a variety of test bench equipment for hardware bring-up, measurement, and troubleshooting.

+ Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Eligibility to work on ITAR projects (US person status).

+ Ability to perform timing and signal integrity analysis and assess overall system performance.

+ Experience designing hardware for embedded electronic systems, including single board computers or similar platforms.

+ Comfort working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through production release.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with Xpedition and Altium PCB CAD tools.

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Experience with Keysight ADS or similar RF and high-speed simulation tools.

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Experience with FPGA development tools and hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.

+ Experience in ARM-based microprocessor and microcontroller designs.

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Experience with design verification, testing, and documentation processes.

+ Ability to evaluate and select electronic components and create supporting models.

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Experience with compliance, safety, and environmental testing and standards for electronic hardware.

+ US citizenship, where required for certain project assignments.

Work Environment

You will work in a growing engineering-focused office of approximately 30 people, primarily composed of hardware, software, and mechanical engineers. The environment offers a close-knit, family-like culture with a strong sense of collaboration and support. The organization operates within a larger global structure, providing access to broader resources while maintaining the agility and variety of a smaller team. Engineers work on diverse and multifaceted projects, gaining exposure to different applications and technical challenges across the embedded hardware domain.

The role is highly hands-on, involving regular use of PCB CAD tools, test bench equipment, and simulation tools, and offers significant opportunities for professional growth, especially for engineers who enjoy exploring new technologies and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.70 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term…