Principal Hardware Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Plan, oversee, and create intricate electrical boards, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards in 3U and 6U VPX configurations.

• Design bespoke form-factor systems that integrate software, firmware, and hardware security components.

• Collaborate with engineering, project management, testing, and operations teams within multidisciplinary groups.

• Direct the design and development of 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards.

• Spearhead the design and development of custom form-factor systems, power supplies, and thermal management components, including Liquid-Flow-Through techniques.

• Assist business development, program managers, and customer teams in converting requirements into feasible system and functional designs.

• Evaluate the technical and economic viability of new designs and serve as a team/project leader.

• Provide technical guidance, implement best practices, and enhance product performance, reliability, and time-to-market.

• Lead and perform tests to set standards for new or revised equipment, systems, or processes.

• Create and maintain technical procedures, documentation, and manuals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design; 20+ years is preferred.

• Extensive experience in designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability settings.

• Proficient in designing high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs with 26+ layers, multi-layer lamination, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures.

• Practical experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive results, and function effectively under high-pressure, schedule-oriented environments.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, capable of architecting and executing complex designs with schedule-focused teams.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• US Citizenship is required.

• An active DoD security clearance is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off.

• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing.

• Health and Wellness Benefits.

• Learning and Development Opportunities.

• Referral Program.

• Competitive Pay.

• Recognition.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Inclusive & Supportive Culture.