Hardware Engineer – Circuit Card Design Job at Sayva Solutions in Carlsbad

About the Opportunity: A well-established technology and defense organization is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Engineer — Circuit Card Design to join their engineering team onsite in Carlsbad, CA. This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a passion for designing cutting-edge, high-speed digital circuit boards used in encrypted communications systems. You’ll work cross-functionally with systems, programmable logic, software, and test teams on mission-critical projects that support national security. REQUIRED: U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 (depending on experience) full benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k match more) Location: Fully Onsite in Carlsbad, CA Responsibilities: Design, prototype, and test high-speed digital circuit boards with components such as microprocessors, FPGAs, memory, networking, optical interfaces, and power supplies Perform schematic capture, simulation, layout collaboration, and signal integrity analysis using tools like Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Expedition, and Hyperlynx Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout development, production, and post-deployment support Conduct trade studies, design for manufacturability, and make-or-buy analyses Work hands-on with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and pattern generators Support design documentation, troubleshooting, and debugging for both development and production environments Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of components and solutions Contribute to design reviews and technical reporting to internal and external stakeholders Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering 8 years of hands-on hardware design experience, ideally in high-speed board design U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Strong foundation in both analog and digital circuit principles Proficiency in schematic capture, simulation, and layout tools (DxDesigner, Expedition, Hyperlynx) Clear communicator with strong documentation and collaborative skills Preferred Qualifications: Background in secure or encrypted communications hardware Familiarity with design for manufacture, test, and assembly processes Exposure to embedded cryptographic systems or information assurance technologies Experience with standard lab/test equipment and production environments Ability to analyze and resolve production or field-related hardware issues Benefits & Selling Points: Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match many more amazing benefits) Contribute to a highly mission-driven organization supporting national security Work with cutting edge technology with freedom to explore and expand on existing skills Stable, high-growth company with plenty of room to make an impact #J-18808-Ljbffr