Principal Hardware Engineer

About the role

Lead the design and development of complex electrical boards, including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors. Design custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams to meet customer requirements. Provide technical leadership, introduce best practices, and improve product performance and reliability. Lead and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or processes. Develop and maintain technical procedures, documentation, and manuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design (SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards).
• Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments.
• Proficiency in designing high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs with 26+ layers, multi-lamination, blind/buried vias, and µVia structures.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to architect and complete complex designs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Opportunities for Learning and Development
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan