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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware Design Engineer - **Company:** ACE Partners - **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Adobe InDesign, Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Electronic Design Automation, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Platform Interface, OrCAD, Cadence Virtuoso, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), PIC Microcontroller, Pcb Layout - **Published:** June 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7aad15f49b5004da ## About the Role Do you have experience in Validation design?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline * 5+ years of hardware design experience, ideally in ruggedized or mission-critical systems (aerospace, defense, industrial computing) * Expertise in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and analog circuit fundamentals * Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence, or similar) * Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation for board bring-up and debug (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, VNAs) * Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, HyperLynx, or similar) * Knowledge of embedded system integration involving FPGAs, microcontrollers, and kernel-level hardware drivers * Genuine concept-to-sustainment experience - having owned hardware through its full lifecycle, not just a single phase Nice to Have * Background designing for harsh environmental standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, IP ratings) * Experience with thermal, EMI/EMC, and power considerations in rugged systems * Exposure to quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 * Familiarity with GPU-based systems or the NVIDIA ecosystem (MODS, Jetson, etc.) - highly desirable, You should be proficient in: * high-speed digital design * Rugged/mission-critical systems * signal integrity analysis * hardware design ## Description * Lead the design and development of electronic hardware for ruggedized graphics solutions, embedded systems, and supporting subsystems * Own schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout (Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar), with a focus on high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal design * Perform circuit-level analysis, signal integrity simulations, and power integrity validation * Evaluate and select components balancing design, performance, cost, and supply chain requirements * Contribute to hardware platform decisions involving microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-performance GPUs Cross-Functional Collaboration * Interface closely with mechanical, FPGA, software, and manufacturing teams to define technical requirements and ensure holistic system integration * Lead or contribute to design reviews, DFx (manufacturability, testability, reliability) discussions, and cross-discipline trade studies * Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and review peer designs Validation & Support * Drive bring-up and validation of hardware prototypes - lab testing, functional verification, and support of environmental/compliance testing (MIL-STD-810, DO-160) * Support low-level hardware/software integration, including familiarity with kernel-level drivers or embedded firmware * Provide hands-on support during transition to production, troubleshooting hardware issues across development and manufacturing stages Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Stay current with evolving technologies and rugged computing standards; 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