Senior Hardware Engineer (Digital Design & FPGA Development)

About the role

Metrea Advanced Signals is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to take ownership of digital board designs from concept to production. This role combines traditional board-level hardware design with FPGA development.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire design process from requirements through schematic capture, layout guidance, prototyping, validation, and production support
• Use lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.) to validate and troubleshoot hardware and FPGA designs
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability, resolve production issues, and guide successful board builds
• Adhere to and promote solid design principles, industry standards, and engineering best practices
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, layout notes, BOMs, test plans, and FPGA code documentation
• Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies, tools, workflows, and lifecycle management practices
• Actively participate in and lead peer design reviews to ensure quality and consistency across projects
• Work closely with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure product integration and performance
• Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and set an example for engineering rigor and professionalism

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design, with a focus on digital systems
• Proven experience designing and validating complex digital boards (e.g., microcontrollers, FPGAs, SoCs, DDR, power supplies, digital interfaces such as USB)
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed design techniques
• Proficient at VHDL or Verilog for FPGA development and simulation
• Experience with EDA tools (e.g., OrCAD, Altium) and FPGA toolchains (e.g., Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado)
• Strong troubleshooting skills using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies
• Familiarity with revision control and PLM tools (e.g., Git, PDXpert, Arena, Agile)
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and systems engineers, to develop cutting-edge products
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Effective cross-functional communication skills, including engagement with customers, business development teams, project managers, manufacturing engineers, and field support personnel

Qualifications

• Eligible to receive a security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Skills

• Technical proficiency in hardware design and FPGA development
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and mentor others

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Full-time parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Eligible to receive a security clearance

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Advanced Signals LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.