ClearanceJobs is hiring: Hardware Design Engineer in Washington

Hardware Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer with strong expertise in Design for Manufacture (DFM), PCB layout, and advanced hardware development. The ideal candidate will lead the design and validation of high-speed digital circuits and FPGA SoC hardware, ensuring manufacturability and performance compliance across complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop complex hardware systems, including PCB layouts for high-speed digital circuits.
• Integrate FPGA SoC platforms into hardware designs and validate through rigorous debugging and testing.
• Apply DFM principles to ensure manufacturability and compliance with quality standards.
• Perform hardware validation, debugging, and optimization to meet performance and reliability goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPI processes and high-volume manufacturing readiness.
• Support signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis for complex PCB designs.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Active SECRET clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in hardware development
• Proven experience in PCB design and high-speed digital circuits
• Hands-on experience with FPGA SoC hardware integration, validation, and debugging
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFM principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AMD/Intel FPGA SoC platforms
• Expertise in signal integrity and power integrity analysis
• Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Knowledge of industry standards such as PCIe, DDR, and SERDES