Senior Hardware Design Engineer with Security Clearance

Position : Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Location : Cambridge, MA (Onsite)

Length : 6-12 months Job Description :

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead and execute complex circuit design projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you have a passion for innovative embedded systems and possess the ability to tackle challenges with limited oversight, we would love to hear from you today! Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to) :

• Lead the design and detailed documentation of system architecture to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Conduct detailed electrical analysis, design, and schematic capture to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with ECAD resources to manage PCB layout design, ensuring high-quality and efficient designs without performing the layout yourself.
• Bring prototypes up and perform debugging to validate design performance.
• Ensure all systems and components meet functional specifications through thorough verification processes.
• Characterize system performance to optimize designs and meet project milestones. Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of overall experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering, with robust analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience designing PCBs that integrate commercial state-of-the-art processors, FPGAs, and Systems on Chip (SoCs) (i.e., Xilinx Virtex, Zync, Ultrascale, Microsemi Smartfusion, and PolarFire), and Intel Stratix 10 devices.
• Knowledge in designing power distribution networks for advanced processors and FPGAs, including simulation and verification using tools (i.e., Ansys SIwave).
• Experience with high-speed communication and memory interfaces (i.e., PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR3 / 4) and the ability to develop layout guidelines, ensuring signal integrity using tools such as HyperLynx.
• Familiarity with system integration, processor selection, analog integration, sensor design, and data acquisition is crucial.
• Understanding of grounding, shielding, and EMI mitigation techniques for complex sensor and actuator systems.
• A low-level understanding of programming languages such as C and VHDL is desirable for comprehending the functionality of FPGAs, SoCs, or processors used in your designs.
• Due to the nature of the work, an active Secret clearance is strongly preferred. Strong candidates without an active clearance will be considered but must be able to obtain a secret clearance upon starting this role.
• Candidates must be a United States Citizen. POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. Make this your next career move as one of our many long-term contractors or employees!
• Work as our full-time employee with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, etc.) - OR - work as a W2 hourly contractor at a higher pay rate if you don't need the benefit package. Come see why DPC has achieved :
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