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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - Senior - **Company:** ENTEGEE, Inc. - **Location:** Lowell, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Routing, PCI Express, Release Management, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Software Troubleshooting, Pcb Layout - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=900996e85da7c97a ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline * 10+ years of electrical hardware design experience * Strong experience designing complex digital hardware systems * Experience with high-speed and high-performance interfaces * Ability to lead technical design efforts across the full product development lifecycle * Experience supporting hardware design from concept, architecture, schematic design, layout, verification, integration, and production release * Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills * Ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams including systems, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering * U.S. citizenship or ability to obtain required authorization eligibility Preferred Skills: * Experience with FPGA-based hardware design and development * Knowledge of Ethernet, PCIe, DDR memory, and other high-speed digital interfaces * Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout support, signal integrity, power integrity, and design verification * Proficiency with tools such as Cadence, Allegro, Mentor Valydate, or similar electrical design and validation tools * Knowledge of VPX, VITA standards, and rugged embedded computing architectures * Experience with MIL-STD systems, defense electronics, secure processing, or mission-critical hardware platforms * Understanding of hardware development for extreme environments, including thermal, vibration, shock, and reliability considerations * Experience supporting design reviews, technical documentation, validation testing, and production transition ## Description We are seeking a Senior Principal Hardware Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and verification of complex embedded digital hardware systems for secure, mission-critical applications. This role will support advanced hardware programs from concept through production, with a focus on high-speed digital design, secure processing, ruggedized systems, and reliable performance in demanding environments., * Lead complex digital hardware programs from initial concept through design, verification, integration, and production release * Architect electrical circuit solutions for secure processing, embedded systems, and extreme operating environments * Develop high-speed digital hardware designs using modern interconnect technologies and advanced embedded computing architectures * Create and review electrical schematics, interface designs, circuit architectures, and hardware design documentation * Support PCB layout activities by providing design guidance related to high-speed routing, signal integrity, power distribution, and manufacturability * Execute development and verification of complex circuits, modules, assemblies, and complete hardware systems * Collaborate with FPGA, firmware, software, mechanical, systems, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development * Lead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis during design, integration, qualification, and production phases * Support design reviews, customer reviews, hardware bring-up, validation testing, and transition to manufacturing * Ensure hardware designs meet performance, reliability, security, and mission-critical application requirements Job Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.entegee.com/candidate-privacy-information-statement/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Tour de Force: Open-Source LLM Inference Optimization from Simple to Sophisticated](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100099-tour-de-force-open-source-llm-inference-optimization-from-simple-to-sophisticated) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)