Board Level Hardware Design Engineer

Job ID 2618050 Location College Park, MD, US Date Posted 2026-10-19 Category Engineering and Sciences Subcategory Hardware Engr Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel No Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in board-level circuit design. The ideal candidate will be capable of taking concepts from initial requirements through detailed circuit design, PCB layout, simulation, system integration, and hands-on laboratory validation. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency working across RF, analog, and digital domains. Qualifications Key Responsibilities Perform conceptual circuit design and develop system block diagrams. Select key components based on electrical, RF, thermal, and manufacturability requirements. Create detailed board layouts using Altium Designer, including schematic capture, component library creation, footprint definition, and fabrication documentation. Place and route PCB designs with attention to RF behavior, signal integrity, grounding, and manufacturability. Conduct circuit simulation using various engineering tools to validate performance prior to fabrication. Reverse engineer electronic assemblies to document, diagnose, or improve existing hardware designs. Integrate electronics with antennas, embedded software, RF subsystems, and mechanical assemblies to form a complete system. Perform laboratory testing of circuits and systems using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and other test equipment. Conduct light soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly as needed for prototype and test activities. Interface with vendors for component sourcing, PCB fabrication, and assembly services to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. Required Education Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree Clearance Requirement Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance Target salary range $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.